Stephen Curry is a famous American basketball player who represents Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry named as one of the greatest shooter and most valuable player in NBA history. Curry led his team to win the consecutive NBA championship titles in 2017 and 2018. Stephen was the first player in NBA history to be selected as Most Valuable Player unanimously.
Early Life & Career
Stephen Curry full name is Wardell Stephen Curry II. He was born on 14 March 1988 in Akron city of Ohio State. Stephen Curry father Dell Curry was a former NBA player who played for Charlotte Hornets and Raptors. In childhood Curry father Dell took Stephe and his brother Seth to his basketball games, where Stephen and Seth Curry began learning the game tricks.
After few years Stephen Curry family moved to Toronto in Canada, Where Dell Curry played for Raptors team. In Canada, Stephen Curry played for the Queensway Christian College Boys basketball team and for club team Toronto 5-0.
After his father retired, Curry family moved back to Charlotte in the United States and Curry started playing for Davidson College team in North Carolina. As a freshman Curry performance was mesmerizing, He scored 32 points against Michigan Wolverines. Curry became a national sensation in his sophomore season, where he scored 33 points and led his team to won against Wisconsin Badgers team. In junior season Curry was awarded NCAA scoring leader title.
Curry was selected by the Golden State Warriors in 2009 NBA draft. During 2009-10 season Curry played around 80 games. His first half season was average and in the second half season Curry showed extraordinary performance and his name went on to the race of rookie of the year but he finished as runner-up. He scored 166 three-pointers as a rookie which is the most ever scored by a rookie in the league history.
In 2011 Steph Curry received the NBA Sportsmanship Award. In 2011-12 season Curry missed the most of the matches because of the ankle and foot injuries.
In 2012-13 season Curry and Klay Thompson made a record by scoring most combined three-pointers in a season, which earned them a nickname “The Splash Brothers”. In this year Steph Curry established a new record by scoring 272 three-pointers individually.
In 2014-15 season Curry scored 286 three-pointers and led his team to won the first championship since 1975. In this same year, Curry was honoured with MVP(most valuable player) of the year by NBA. In the next season, curry helped his team to reach the finals but lost in the final match. Curry led his team to won the 2017 and 2018 championships twice in a row.
Stephen Curry became the international celebrity with his mesmerizing game techniques. Apart from basketball Curry plays golf. He participates in celebrity golf tournaments. In one of the tournament, Curry played golf with former American president Barack Obama.
Stephen Curry Family
Stephen Curry family members have a strong base in sports. Maybe this is also a reason for Stephen Curry’s successful career.
Stephen Curry Parents
Stephen Curry mother name is Sonya Curry, She is working as a school administrator. Sonya Curry played volleyball and basketball for Radford high school team. Stephen Curry father Dell Curry was former NBA player. He played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Charlotte Hornets. Currently, he is working as a sports commentator.
Steph Curry Siblings
Stephen Curry brother Seth Curry is also an NBA basketball player. Steph Curry sister name is Sydel Curry, she is a professional volleyball player.
Stephen Curry Wife
Stephen Curry married his girlfriend Ayesha Curry on 30 July 2011. She is an actress, author and television personality. Ayesha wrote a book named “The Seasoned Life”. Steph and Ayesha first met in a church youth group when they have 14 years.
Stephen Curry Children
Steph and Ayesha Curry have three children. Steph first daughter Riley Elizabeth born on 19 July 2012 and Second daughter Ryan Carson born in 2015. Stephen Curry son name is Canon W. Jack was born in 2018.
Stephen Curry Net Worth
According to Forbes magazine estimated net worth of Stephen Curry is $77 million.
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