Stephen Curry is a basketball player who plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for Golden State Warriors. He is considered as one of the best shooters in the NBA history. He was honored with the “NBA Most Valuable Player Award” during the 2014-2015 season. His dad was also a basketball player who played for Cleveland Cavaliers.
Born Name
Wardell Stephen Curry II
Nick Name
Baby Faced Assassin
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Akron, Ohio, United States
Nationality
Education
Curry started his schooling at the Montessori School (a school that was started by his mother). However, because his father Dell got transferred to Toronto Raptors, he chose to attend Queensway Christian College in Ontario, where he was a part of the basketball team.
After finishing middle school, he was enrolled at Charlotte Christian High School, where he achieved great results winning three conference titles and appearing in three state playoffs.
Despite all that, he wanted to follow his father’s footsteps and wanted to play for Virginia Tech Hokies team, but, he was only offered a place as a walk-on player in the team. He received a couple of offers from other teams / schools and hence accepted the offer from Davidson College.
Occupation
Professional Basketball Player
Shirt Number
30 – Golden State Warriors
Position
Point Guard, Guard
Family
- Father – Dell Curry (Former NBA player)
- Mother – Sonya Curry (Started her own school)
- Siblings – Seth Curry (Younger Brother) (Professional Basketball Player), Sydel Curry (Younger Sister) (Played Volleyball at Elon University)
Manager
Stephen is signed with Octagon Sports – Basketball.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 3 in or 191 cm (Officially Listed Height)
But, Stephen Curry’s true height is considered to be 6 ft 2 in or 188 cm.
Weight
86 kg or 190 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
- (2003-Present) – Curry is married to the American actress Ayesha Curry. The couple started dating in 2003 and after 7 years of being in a relationship, got engaged in December 2010. After a year and a half of their engagement, Stephen and Ayesha got married on July 30, 2011. They have 2 daughters named Riley Elizabeth Curry (b. 2012) and (b. 2015) and a son named Canon W. Jack Curry (b. 2018).
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Shoe Size
13.5 (US) or 12.5 (UK) or 47.5 (EU)
Brand Endorsements
Stephen Curry has signed endorsement contracts with Degree, Express, State Farm, Muscle Milk, JBL and Under Armour.
Religion
Christianity
After each three-point shot he makes, Curry gives a tribute to Jesus Christ by pointing to the sky.
Best Known For
Stephen is best known for his ability to single-handedly win a game by scoring 30, 40 or 50 points. What makes Curry special is his fast releasing shooting technique and his shooting range, which many times has proven to be devastating for his opponents.
“Baby Faced Assassin” as many commentators would say won his first MVP league trophy in 2015 and won the Three Point Contest in the 2015 NBA All-Star Weekend.
He is also known for being a part of the National Basketball Team of USA who won 2 gold medals, one in Turkey in 2010 and another in Spain in 2014.
Strengths
- Probably the best three-point shooter in the whole NBA league
- Full control of the ball – tremendous ball handling technique
- Feel for the game
- Great floor and team leader
- Clutch
Weaknesses
- Lacking strength and explosiveness due to his ankle injuries in the past
- Soft defensive player
First TV Show
In 2008, Curry appeared as himself on the talk show Late Night with in the episode #15.48.
Personal Trainer
Curry is considered to be one of the hardest-working players in the NBA.
For years, he has been working out with Accelerate Basketball.
Stephen Curry Favorite Things
- TV Character – Martin
- Chick Flick – Walk to Remember
- Sociology Class – Gender and Society
- Movie – The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
- TV Show – Family Guy
- City To Visit – Toronto
- Food – Salmon
- Favorite Player Growing up –
Source – SI.com, CBSSports.com, TheBigLead.com, USAToday.com
Stephen Curry Facts
- Golden State Warriors selected Curry as a seventh pick during the 2009 NBA Draft.
- During the 2013 – 2014 season, Stephen and his teammate set an NBA record for most “threes” made in one season (with a total of 484) for which they were given the nickname “Splash Brothers.”
- He was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina.
- Because his father was transferred to Toronto Raptors, from 2001 to 2002, Stephen lived in Toronto.
- He wore the same number 30 as his dad used to when he played in the NBA.
- He met during a basketball tournament. At that time, both were 10 years old.
- He shares the same birthday (month and day) with and Albert Einstein.
Facts of Stephen Curry
- full nameStephen Curry
- Date of Birth March 14, 1988
- Age 36 years 9 months
- Horoscope Pisces
- Lucky Number 7
- Lucky Stone Aquamarine
- Lucky Color Sea Green
- Best Match for Marriage Cancer, Scorpio
- weight86 kg
- height6 ft 2 in