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Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry
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NameStephen Curry
Birth dateMarch 14, 1988
Birth placeAkron, Ohio
NationalityUnited States
Height6 ft 3 in
Weight190 lb
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA
TeamGolden State Warriors

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player who has played for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2009. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, with a record number of three-point field goals made in a single season. Curry has led the Warriors to multiple NBA championships, including titles in 2015, 2017, and 2018. He has also been named the NBA Most Valuable Player twice, in 2015 and 2016, and has been selected to multiple NBA All-Star Games.

● Early Life and Education

Curry was born in Akron, Ohio, to Dell Curry and Sonya Curry. His father, Dell Curry, played in the NBA for 16 seasons, including stints with the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Charlotte Hornets. Curry grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended Charlotte Christian School before enrolling at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. At Davidson College, Curry played college basketball for the Davidson Wildcats under coach Bob McKillop, leading the team to the NCAA Tournament in 2008 and 2009. He was also named the Southern Conference Player of the Year twice, in 2008 and 2009, and was a consensus First-team All-American in 2009.

● Career

The Golden State Warriors selected Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft. He made his professional debut in 2009 and quickly established himself as one of the top young players in the league, earning NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 2010. Curry has since become a key player for the Warriors, leading the team to multiple NBA championships and setting numerous records for three-point shooting. He has also played alongside other notable players, including Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Kevin Durant, to form a dominant team in the NBA. Curry has been named to multiple NBA All-Star Games and has been selected to the All-NBA Team numerous times, including being named to the All-NBA First Team in 2015, 2016, and 2019.

● Personal Life

Curry is married to Ayesha Curry, a Canadian actress and cookbook author, and they have three children together. He is also a devout Christian and has spoken publicly about the importance of his faith in his life. Curry has been involved in various business ventures, including a production company called Unanimous Media, which has produced content for Apple TV+ and other platforms. He has also partnered with Under Armour to launch a line of basketball shoes and apparel, and has worked with other brands, including Callaway Golf and Brita.

● Philanthropy

Curry is involved with several charitable organizations, including the Nothing But Nets campaign, which aims to prevent malaria in developing countries. He has also worked with the United Nations Foundation to support various initiatives, including the Shot@Life campaign, which provides vaccines to children in developing countries. Curry has also been involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and has granted numerous wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses. In 2019, he partnered with Howard University to launch a golf program, which provides scholarships and support for students interested in pursuing careers in golf.

● Awards and Accolades

Curry has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including multiple NBA championships, NBA Most Valuable Player awards, and NBA All-Star Game selections. He has also been named to the All-NBA Team numerous times and has won the NBA Three-Point Shootout contest twice, in 2021 and 2022. Curry has been recognized for his philanthropic work, including being named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world in 2016. He has also been awarded the NBA Community Assist Award and the Jefferson Award for Public Service.

● Career Statistics

As of the end of the 2021-22 NBA season, Curry has played in 846 games, averaging 24.3 points, 6.5 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game. He has made over 3,000 three-point field goals in his career, which is the most in NBA history. Curry has also been named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and has been selected to multiple NBA All-Defensive Teams. He has played in over 100 NBA playoff games, including multiple NBA Finals appearances, and has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors. Curry's career statistics also include a free throw percentage of over 90%, which is one of the highest in NBA history. Category:American basketball players

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