[213] During the Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, he averaged 23.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game. [53] He scored a season-high 47 points on April 13 against the Portland Trail Blazers for his third 40-point game of the year. He's that transcendent of a player. [29], Curry finished the season averaging 25.9 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. [201] On December 14 at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks, Curry made his 2,974th career three-pointer to pass Ray Allen and become the NBA all-time leader in made three-pointers. [31] Curry was nominated for an ESPY in the Breakthrough Player of the Year category. Curry's 54 points against the Knicks included a career-best and franchise-record 11 three-pointers, becoming the first player in NBA history to score 50-plus points while hitting 10-plus three-pointers in a game. [76] In Game 3 of the Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets, he broke the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a single postseason. [225] On January 30, Curry put up 38 points on 12-of-20 shooting from the field, alongside eight rebounds and 12 assists in a 128120 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. [82] Curry was named the league's first ever unanimous MVP, becoming the 11th player in NBA history to win the award in consecutive seasons and the first guard to do so since Steve Nash in 200405 and 200506. . The Knicks didn't even make the playoffs, but that doesn't mean the 2022 NBA Finals didn't start with a knife to the heart of their fans. [25] On March 23, Davidson played second-seeded Georgetown in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. [166] On March 16 against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Curry reached 16,000 career points. In November 2022, FTX filed for bankruptcy, wiping out billions of dollars in customer funds. 30, and he posed for a photo that was similar to one that Curry did for GQ. [189] On March 15, against the Los Angeles Lakers, Curry passed Guy Rodgers (4,855) as the franchise's leader in career assists. [53], In 201314, Curry appeared in 78 games (all starts), averaging career highs of 24.0 points (seventh in the NBA) and 8.5 assists (fifth) to go with 4.3 rebounds and 1.63 steals, becoming the first player in Warriors history to average 24 points and eight assists in a single season (ninth player in NBA history). On March 2, 2007, in the Southern Conference tournament semi-finals against Furman, Curry made his 113th three-point field goal of the year, breaking Keydren Clark's NCAA freshman season record for three-pointers. 2827. [180], Curry was expected to take on a greater offensive load in the 201920 season with Thompson out injured and Kevin Durant having left the Warriors as a free agent. He played college basketball for the Davidson Wildcats, where he set career scoring records for Davidson and the Southern Conference, was twice named conference player of the year, and set the single-season NCAA record during his sophomore year for most three-pointers made. [57], In the lockout-shortened 201112 season, Curry appeared in 26 games (23 starts), averaging 14.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.50 steals in 28.2 minutes per contest. Widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and the greatest shooter in NBA history, Curry inspired teams and players to take more three-point shots. [198] On November 8, Curry scored 50 points, with 10 assists on nine three-pointers made, in a 127113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. [131] Additionally, Curry is the fastest player to make 100 three-pointers in a season, doing so in just 19 games, breaking his own previous record of 20 games. [280] In July 2019, Curry paid $31 million for a home in Atherton, California. On November 8 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Curry left the game during the third quarter with a groin injury[154] and the Warriors were unable to recover in a 134111 loss. "My mom is. Latest on Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Two-time NBA MVP Stephen Curry was asked to recall draft night in 2009, when Golden State selected him seventh overall. He had hit a three-pointer in every regular-season game since November 11, 2014. His 21 fourth-quarter points were the highest of his career. When Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was asked what . [101] His scoring average increase of 6.3 is the largest ever by a reigning MVP. "[5], Kirk Goldsberry of ESPN opined that "one of the keys to [Curry's] greatness is his range" and that "Curry isn't just the best 3-point shooter ever, he's the best deep 3-point shooter ever. [235][236], Curry led the league in steals in the 201516 season,[237] but has been criticized for his defense. He is also involved with designing and testing accessories and even helped to name the device. [161] On January 11, in a 146109 win over the Chicago Bulls, Curry made 5 three-pointers to surpass Jason Terry (2,282) and move into third place all-time in NBA history behind Ray Allen (2,973) and Reggie Miller (2,560). See trending Curry's ability to hit shots from all over the floor changed the way the game is played. [156] The Warriors ended November with a 158 record, with Curry's strained left groin sidelining him for 11 straight games. [342] In 2021, he signed a deal with NBCUniversal. [281] Curry's younger brother, Seth, is also a professional basketball player,[282] and his younger sister, Sydel, played volleyball at Elon University. He also surpassed Wilt Chamberlain (7,216) for the most field goals made in Warriors history with 7,222. Under Armour stock slumps", "Stephen Curry Signs Exclusive Collectibles Deal With Steiner Sports Memorabilia", "Palm Plans Comeback With Tiny Phone, Stephen Curry Endorsement", "Steph Curry and the new Palm want you to forget your phone", "When Steph Curry Has Your Back: The SnapTravel Story", "Tom Brady is sued in connection with FTX collapse", "Tom Brady pushed crypto to his fans. It is a reference to the Bible verse Philippians 4:13, which reads: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Gonzaga led by 11 points early in the second half but Curry went on to score 30 points in the half[24] to push Davidson to their first NCAA Tournament win since 1969, 8276. [53] On December 7 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Curry eclipsed Jason Richardson (700) as the franchise's leader in career three-pointers. Curry managed just five points in the first half of the game as Davidson trailed by as many as 17 points, but his 25 second-half points led Davidson to a 7470 comeback victory. [303][304], "No NBA athlete has a larger contingent of fans at every arena, lining up 20- and 30-deep hoping for a glimpse, if not an autograph. Curry finished the season leading the Southern Conference in scoring with 21.5 points per game. [110] Despite being up 31 in the series, the Warriors were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games and became the first team in NBA Finals history to lose a series after leading 31. [52] He appeared in 80 games (77 starts) during the 200910 season, averaging 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.90 steals in 36.2 minutes. Single-season NCAA freshman 3-point field goals (122, All-time leading scorer in history (2,635), All-time leader in 3-point field-goals made (414), Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 07:31. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, while his father, Dell, played for the Charlotte Hornets. [169] On April 5, he scored 40 points in a 120114 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, thus moving past Arizin for third place on the Warriors all-time points list. [53] Seeded sixth for the second consecutive postseason, the Warriors were defeated in seven games by the Los Angeles Clippers. Curry scored 43 points, which is the third most points in Southern Conference tournament history. [102][103][104] A right MCL injury kept him out of the first three games of the second round. [54] He was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for January, March and April, finishing as the only Western Conference rookie to win the award three times. [224] The next day, Curry was named a Western Conference starter for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, marking his ninth overall selection. [48] He completed his bachelors degree in sociology in May 2022. [39] Davidson won the 200809 Southern Conference regular season championship for the south division, finishing 182 in the conference. [3][4][5] A nine-time NBA All-Star and eight-time All-NBA selection, including four times on the first team, he has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice, has won four NBA championships, and received an NBA Finals MVP Award and an NBA All-Star Game MVP Award. His fanbase ranges from very young children to the elderly, and casual or committed fans enjoy his style of play. At 484, the Warriors entered the All-Star break with the best record through 52 games in NBA history, one win better than the 199596 Chicago Bulls and 196667 Philadelphia 76ers. [27] He stated that he wanted to develop as a point guard, his likely position in the NBA. [9] During this time, Curry played for the Queensway Christian College boys' basketball team, leading them to an undefeated season. [263], Where Curry ranks as one of the greatest NBA players has been more subject to debate. . This article is about the American basketball player. [33] On November 21, Curry registered a career-high 13 assists, to go along with 30 points, in Davidson's 9770 win over Winthrop. [73] A leader within the Warriors organization,[234][235] he helped recruit former MVP Kevin Durant to the Warriors. [257] He can make the shots with elite ball handling, off the dribble, and often with an extremely quick release, from anywhere on the court and with one or more defenders on him. [35] In Davidson's next game (11 days later), Curry matched his career high of 44 in a 7267 win over North Carolina State. Curry ended the game with 40 points while also going 8-for-10 from three-point range. [183][184] On January 3, 2021, Curry scored a career-high 62 points in a 137122 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. [159] On December 23, he scored 42 points and made a layup with 0.5 seconds left to lift the Warriors to a 129127 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. They went up 30 in the series, becoming the third team in NBA history to win their first 11 playoff games. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, Moments in Time | Stephen Curry's "Bang! However, in August 2021, Dell and Sonya announced they were divorcingafter 33 years of marriage. [265] Sports Illustrated ranked him at No. [82], In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in the first round despite Curry only playing in the first half of Games 1 and 4 due to injury. He led the Wildcats to a 266 regular-season record, and a 200 conference record. During the game, Curry was guarded by his brother Seth for the first time in their NBA careers. [199] It was the first time in Curry's career that he posted 50 points and 10 assists in the same game, as he unseated Chamberlain as the oldest player in history to put up that single-game line. Despite lobbying from Davidson head coach Bob McKillop and Charleston coach Bobby Cremins,[43] the Wildcats failed to get an NCAA tournament bid.