A Look At Steph Curry's Remarkable Career
Stephen Curry, born in Akron, Ohio in 1988, is already one of the most iconic players in NBA history. A two-time MVP and three-time NBA champion, Curry has rewritten the book on what a point guard can do on the court. His remarkable shooting ability and court vision have made him one of the most feared offensive players in the league. As he continues to add to his impressive resume, let's take a look at his remarkable career.
Beginnings
Curry was born into a basketball family, with his father, Dell, playing in the NBA and his older brother, Seth, playing college basketball at Duke. He attended high school in Charlotte, North Carolina and then played college basketball for Davidson. Despite being overlooked by many major programs, Curry flourished at Davidson, leading the Wildcats to two NCAA tournament appearances and becoming one of the most exciting players in college basketball. After his junior year, he declared for the 2009 NBA draft and was selected 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors.
Rise to Prominence
Curry struggled with injuries early in his career and was often overlooked by the casual fan. He showed flashes of brilliance, but it wasn't until the 2012-2013 season that he truly broke out. That year, he averaged 22.9 points, 6.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game, earning his first All-Star selection and helping the Warriors to the playoffs. He also set an NBA record for most three-pointers in a season, a record he would break the following year.
The 'Splash Brothers'
In the 2013-2014 season, the Warriors acquired sharpshooter Klay Thompson in a draft day trade. The two quickly became known as the 'Splash Brothers' for their remarkable shooting ability. Together, they helped the Warriors to a 51-win season and a first-round playoff victory. They also set a record for most three-pointers in a season by a duo, a record they would break the following year.
The MVP Years
The 2014-2015 season was Curry's true coming out party. He led the league in scoring with 23.8 points per game and also posted 7.7 assists and 4.3 rebounds. He was also the most efficient shooter in the league, posting a true shooting percentage of 67.7%. He was unanimously voted MVP and the Warriors won the NBA championship, their first since 1975. The following year, Curry won his second consecutive MVP and led the Warriors to 73 wins, the most in NBA history.
Back-to-Back Champions
In 2016, Curry and the Warriors won their second consecutive championship, becoming just the 10th team in NBA history to do so. He was again voted unanimously to the All-NBA First Team and was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year. The following season, Curry led the league in scoring again and won his third championship with the Warriors. He also became the first player in NBA history to make 400 three-pointers in a season.
The Future
Curry is now in his thirteenth season in the NBA and shows no signs of slowing down. He is still one of the league's top scorers and is still a threat to hit the three-pointer from anywhere on the court. He is a surefire Hall of Famer, and will go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
Conclusion
Steph Curry has had a remarkable career, rewriting the book on what a point guard can do on the court. His remarkable shooting ability and court vision have made him one of the most feared offensive players in the league. He continues to add to an impressive resume and will surely go down as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
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