Wardell Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He is one of the best 3-point shooters in NBA history. He has won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award twice in a row, including one unanimous win, a first in NBA history. He holds the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a regular season, a record that he himself broke twice.
What is Stephen Curry Famous for?
Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player. He set a new league record for the three-pointer made in a single season during the 2013-14 season. He became the first player since Michael Jordan in 1989-90 season to score 118 points in the first three games of a season during 2015-16 NBA season. He became the 11th player in NBA history to win MVP award in consecutive seasons. He was named the league's unanimous Most Valuable Player. He won his second, and Golden State Warriors second NBA Championships in three years at the end of NBA 2016-17 season. Curry and his backcourt teammate Klay Thompson was nicknamed "The Splash Brother" for their perimeter scoring.
When was Stephen Curry born and where?
Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. He holds American nationality. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, where his father spent most of his NBA career with the Charlotte Hornets. Curry played for the Queensway Christian College boys basketball team, leading them to an undefeated season. Curry and his family moved to Charlotte and Curry enrolled at Charlotte Christian School. He was named all-conference all-state and led his team to three conference titles and three state playoff appearances. He wanted to play college basketball for the Hokies but was only offered a walk-on spot due in part to his slender 160-pound frame. He ultimately chose to attend Davidson College, who had aggressively recruited him from the tenth grade.
Who are Stephen Curry's Family?
Stephen Curry was born to a father named Dell Curry and a mother named Sonya. His father Dell was a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers and his mother Sonya works as a school principal and she also used to play professional volleyball. He has two younger siblings, a younger brother named Seth who also plays basketball professionally and a younger sister named Sydel, play volleyball.
What is Stephen Curry Body Features?
Stephen Curry has an athletic body build. His height is 1.91 m and body weight of 86 kg. He has light brown hair color and also light brown eye color.
Is Stephen Curry Married?
Stephen Curry is a married man. He married his girlfriend, Ayesha Alexander, on July 30, 2011, in Charlotte. The couple first met in a church youth froup when they were teenagers. The couple has two daughters Riley Elizabeth Curry and Ryan Carson Curry.
How much is Stephen Curry's Net Worth?
Stephen Curry estimated net worth of $60 million. Forbes estimated he earned $35 million from endorsements in 2017. He has deals with PressPlay, Vivo Degree, Brita, and JPMorgan Chase and he is the global ambassador for Nissan's Infiniti line.
How many Awards has Stephen Curry won?
Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to be named Most Valuable Player (MVP) by unanimous vote in May 2016. He made it to the list of 11 players who have won the title consecutive years.