Stephen Curry

Belmont, Belcourt Biographies

Description

Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II is an NBA star on the rise and is considered by many to be the best shooter in the world. Most fans know that he is a point guard for the Golden State Warriors and that he holds the single season record for 3-pointers made, but in order to truly understand Stephen Curry, you must first understand where he came from. This book explores Curry's upbringing, his high school and college careers, and details his breakthrough into the NBA, all the way through the beginning of the 2013-14 season.Curry's exceptional talents and promising future have fans and critics wondering where his career will take him next. Inside, you will discover where it all started and learn why so many fans love Curry so much. From family to basketball to the future, all you need to know about Stephen Curry is right here, right now, in the most up to date coverage of his life.This book also includes all of Stephen Curry's college and NBA statistics.

Sujets

• Bibliographies
• Bibliography

Informations

• Publié par: Belmont & Belcourt Books
• Date de parution: 19 novembre 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781619843516
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

S TEPHEN C URRY
An Unauthorized Biography
Copyright © 2013 by Belmont & Belcourt Biographies
All rights reserved. Neither this book nor any parts within it may be sold or reproduced in any form without permission.
eISBN: 9781619843516
Contents
Introduction
The Basics
Freshman Season
Sophomore season.
Junior Season
2009–10 Season
2010–11 Season
2011–12 Season
2012–13 Season
Personal Life
A New Home
Endorsements
The Curry Brothers
Curry the Humanitarian
Sports Illustrated Covers
Curry, World's Best Shooter?
Regression?
Like Father, Like Son
Conclusion
Statistics
Collegiate
Professional – Regular Season
Professional – Playoffs
Introduction
Stephen Curry is in his fifth season as a guard with the Golden State Warriors. This rising star is widely considered the best shooter in the NBA (and therefore the world).
He is young, but has already established himself as one of the elite.
Curry's story is not one of flawlessness; and, given that his father Dell was one of the greatest shooters of all time, it is not shocking that "Steph" has risen to where he is today.
Curry was selected by the Warriors in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft (7th overall). He finished his rookie season as runner-up for the 2009-10 NBA Rookie of the Year Award and was a unanimous First Team All-Rookie selection.
In 2010, Curry was a member of the USA Men’s Basketball Senior National Team that went 9-0 and won the Gold Medal at the 2010 FIBA World Championships in Turkey.
In the 2010-11 season, Curry upped his scoring average to 18.6 points per game. He also averaged 5.8 assists per game and led the NBA in free-throw percentage. During the 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend, Curry won the Taco Bell Skills Challenge. He was also the recipient of the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the 2010-11 season.
Curry made huge strides in his 2012-13 season, which included a 54-point outburst against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. On the final day of the regular season, Curry broke the NBA record for 3-pointers made in a single regular season. His 272 3-pointers were three more than previous record holder Ray Allen. Curry led the Warriors to the no. 6 seed of the 2013 NBA Playoffs and eventually a first-round series win over Denver in six games.
Curry splashed onto the national scene while leading Davidson College to the Elite 8 in the 2008 NCAA Basketball Tournament. His sharpshooting and boyish looks made him a national headline while his small school played the role of Cinderella.
In 2008-09 Curry led the nation in scoring with 28.6 points per game and was a consensus first-time All-America selection. Curry was twice named the Southern Conference Player of the Year. He holds career records at Davidson for scoring, 3-pointers, free throws, 30-point games and 40-point games.
The Basics
Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II was born March 14, 1988. He is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Curry, who is known for his shooting skills, plays the point guard position and is listed at 6-feet, 2-inches and 185-pounds.
Born in Akron, Ohio to Dell and Sonya Curry, Stephen attended Charlotte Christian School in Charlotte, North Carolina. At Charlotte Christian School, he was named all-state, all-conference, and team MVP while he led his team to three conference titles and three state playoff appearances. He finished his senior season by shooting over 48% from three-point range. Despite the success Curry had in high school, the then 6-foot, 160-pound senior did not receive any scholarship offers from major conference schools. Since his father, Dell, played for Virginia Tech and is in their Hall of Fame, Stephen wanted to play for the Hokies; but the Hokies only offered him a place as a walk-on player.