Stephen Curry is one of the most popular basketball players in the world. He is a two-time NBA MVP and three-time NBA champion. Curry is also known for his shooting ability, and he has set several NBA records for three-pointers made in a season. In this blog post, we will take a look at a Stephen Curry bibliography.
Table of Contents:
1. Biography
2. NBA Career
3. Three-Point Shooting Records
4. Other NBA Records
5. Endorsements
6. Charity Work
7. Family
8. Awards and Honors
9. Legacy
10. Stephen Curry Quotes
1. Biography
Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. His parents are Dell and Sonya Curry. Dell Curry played in the NBA for 16 seasons, and he was a three-time NBA All-Star. Sonya Curry is a former volleyball player. Stephen has two brothers, Seth and Sydel.
Curry grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he attended Charlotte Christian School. He was not recruited by any major college basketball programs, so he chose to attend Davidson College.
At Davidson, Curry became one of the best college basketball players in the country. He was a two-time consensus first-team All-American and he led Davidson to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in 2008.
After three years at Davidson, Curry decided to enter the NBA draft. He was selected with the seventh overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2009.
2. NBA Career
Curry has played his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors. He was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2010, and he has been selected for six NBA All-Star teams.
Curry is a two-time NBA MVP, and he has won three NBA championships with the Warriors. He was named the NBA Finals MVP in 2015 when the Warriors won their first championship in 40 years.
Curry is one of the best shooters in NBA history. He has set several NBA records for three-pointers made in a season, and he is the Warriors’ all-time leading scorer.
3. Three-Point Shooting Records
Curry has set several NBA records for three-pointers made in a season. In 2012-13, he made 272 three-pointers, which was the most in a single season in NBA history.
Curry also holds the NBA record for three-pointers made in a single game. He made 12 three-pointers against the New Orleans Pelicans in 2016.
4. Other NBA Records
In addition to his three-point shooting records, Curry also holds the NBA record for most free throws made in a season without a miss. He made all 157 of his free throws in 2016-17.
Curry is also the Warriors’ all-time leading scorer. He has scored 17,783 points in his career.
5. Endorsements
Curry has endorsement deals with several major companies, including Under Armour, Nike, and Chase. He is also a part-owner of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers.
6. Charity Work
Curry is involved in several charities, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Nothing But Nets. He has also donated money to support the construction of a new school in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina.
7. Family
Curry is married to Ayesha Curry. They have three daughters: Riley, Ryan, and Canon.
8. Awards and Honors
In addition to his two MVP awards and three NBA championships, Curry has also been named the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year and the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year.
9. Legacy
Curry is considered one of the best shooters in NBA history. He has revolutionized the way the game is played, and he has inspired a new generation of young players.
Stephen Curry Quotes
“Any East Coast road trip we have is very exciting, just being on the road, taking it all in.” – Stephen Curry
“We knew sports was important to us and our family, but there are priorities in life. Obviously, faith is foremost; how we did in school is important. If we didn’t handle that business then there were no privileges.” – Stephen Curry
“Recently partnered with Express Men as a brand ambassador, so my closet is full of the new fashion trends and styles that keep me fresh for games.” – Stephen Curry
“The most accurate representation of how I feel is that I’m incredibly lucky to be working in this structure where people get paid millions to read the news on TV. And, yes, it is insane. And there is nothing I can say beyond acknowledging my immense good fortune and being aware that I’m blessed, and aware that it isn’t going to last forever.” – Stephen Curry
“Someone did a graphic of me in my jersey, and Jordan, they dubbed him guarding me, and Kanye’s face was on both of us. That’s my favorite meme of all time – or so far to date. I’m gonna have to get that blown up on my wall or something.” – Stephen Curry
“I know the blessing of having a dad who played 16 years in the league. That experience, and seeing him as an example, let me know that it’s possible. It’s not easy, but it’s possible.” – Stephen Curry
“I wasn’t going to shy away from getting married when I did and having a baby young and starting a family, even with the job that I chose.” – Stephen Curry
“I am pretty chill before games. Have a go-to routine that keeps me busy until we are ready to take the court so I’m not just sitting around anxious for the game.” – Stephen Curry
“The way I try to represent my family and coaches, I think all are characteristics the league aspires to portray. That’s just who I am.” – Stephen Curry
“To excel at the highest level – or any level, really – you need to believe in yourself, and hands down, one of the biggest contributors to my self-confidence has been private coaching.” – Stephen Curry
“Your touch and your feel for the game is pretty much gone if you don’t work on it – at least get some shots up or dribble the ball.” – Stephen Curry
“In college, a loss is pretty devastating. That feeling kind of goes away in an 82-game season. You hate to lose, but you also have a lot more games to make up for it.” – Stephen Curry
“I’m 6’3″ and 185 pounds on a good day, so I probably relate more to the casual fan who watches the game and is not super athletic, not this crazy monster of physical stature.” – Stephen Curry
“The way I try to represent my family and coaches, I think all are characteristics the league aspires to portray. That’s just who I am.” – Stephen Curry
“I’m not in the business of ranking or debating who is what.” – Stephen Curry
“Sometimes people make it seem like you have to have certain prerequisites or a crazy life story in order to be successful in this world. But the truth is you really don’t.” – Stephen Curry
“For me, when you have people wondering what is next, what is coming out, you are on the right track.” – Stephen Curry
“I’ve been blessed in that regard through and through. So I’m just thankful for this opportunity to play the game that I love and share that with the world.” – Stephen Curry
“Everybody has something that chews them up and, for me, that thing was always loneliness. The cinema has the power to make you not feel lonely, even when you are.” – Stephen Curry
“I’ve been blessed in that regard through and through. So I’m just thankful for this opportunity to play the game that I love and share that with the world.” – Stephen Curry
“You have so much fun playing games. We all love basketball, so we never want the season to end, ’cause then it’s five months of sitting around and watching the playoffs.” – Stephen Curry
“You know, I’m trying to chase rings, and that’s all I’m about. So that’s where the conversation stops for me.” – Stephen Curry
“I have allergies, and I’ve had my share of nosebleeds, but that’s usually related to pollen.” – Stephen Curry
“I had talked to a lot of people in Golden State’s front offices before the draft. They said they liked me, but they had a lot of guards, so I didn’t think that I would end up there.” – Stephen Curry
“I try to make it look easy, but the behind-the-scenes stuff is the challenge.” – Stephen Curry
“I am not a BART regular but have taken it probably five times to and from the city with some of my teammates. Nice to just hop on the train and enjoy some of the views of the Bay Area while I’m out.” – Stephen Curry
“I have certain guys who I looked up to. Jordan, Kobe, those guys. Passing that on to doing my part to kind of keep that influence of basketball where it should be is kind of why I play the game.” – Stephen Curry
“The last game I played in college was in the NIT against St. Mary’s. That was the first time I had come to the Oakland area. So, the last game I played in college and the first game of my NBA career was out here in the Bay Area. It’s pretty cool.” – Stephen Curry
“For me, when you have people wondering what is next, what is coming out, you are on the right track.” – Stephen Curry
“The biggest thing is just routine. I think that’s the biggest correlation between golfers and basketball players.” – Stephen Curry
“If you can’t move and talk to people that you see, it’s not really my scene.” – Stephen Curry
“Right after the draft, when I came out to Oakland, there was a press conference and a dinner with the owner, GM, and Coach Nelson. We did some sightseeing and some house searching the next day, but to be honest, I had no idea what I was doing. I tried to find a spot close to our gym because I figured that’s where I’d spend most of my time.” – Stephen Curry
“It’s kind of a weird process being pitched by the company you’re already with.” – Stephen Curry
“Back in Oakland, we have a lot of food in the locker room, but on the road, it’s mostly just fruit. So we have to prepare differently. But really, once you get to the gym, everything on the road is pretty much the same.” – Stephen Curry
“I always have an optimistic view, no matter what it is.” – Stephen Curry
“Most home teams have chapels, so when I’m on the road I’ll probably go to their services.” – Stephen Curry
“Steak and Shake in Indianapolis is definitely the first stop when we hit that city.” – Stephen Curry
“When I moved out, my mom and dad came to help me get settled into my apartment – a place I ultimately got hooked up with in Coach Nelson’s building. We had to figure out how to get all my shoes over here. That was a little stressful.” – Stephen Curry
“For me, I don’t want to cheat the game by saying, or kind of doing lip service by saying, I want to be the greatest ever. I want to be able to show it.” – Stephen Curry
“Control your own destiny! Control your own destiny!”
“I like that Brita makes tap water taste good, so you don’t need to spend money or waste plastic with bottled water.” – Stephen Curry
“I’ve always believed that success for anyone is all about drive, dedication, and desire, but for me, it’s also been about confidence and faith.” – Stephen Curry
“It’s crazy how fast you get out of shape if you miss a couple of days of action.” – Stephen Curry
“When I step forward on the floor, I have the confidence that I’m the best player playing that night and that I am the most prepared at what I need to be doing.” – Stephen Curry
“Drinking water is essential to a healthy lifestyle.” – Stephen Curry
“It doesn’t matter where you come from, what you have or don’t have, what you lack, or what you have too much of. But all you need to have is faith in God, an undying passion for what you do and what you choose to do in this life, and a relentless drive and the will to do whatever it takes to be successful in whatever you put your mind to.” – Stephen Curry
“Water is my drink.” – Stephen Curry
“Everybody asks if putting is like shooting free throws. It has a very similar kind of mindset. And it’s just you, the ball, and the target.” – Stephen Curry
“Once it gets down to single-digit games, you know the season’s end is approaching, and we’re all pretty physically tired.” – Stephen Curry
“All of us are in the same place, each with our own rooms, and we were allowed to do whatever we wanted. Which is totally different than college, where they manage your schedule for you. In the NBA, you’re on your own.” – Stephen Curry
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