Getting Bullied by His Own Captain, Stephen Curry’s NCAA Coach Pushed Him to His Limits: “You’re on Your Own”

“Stephen Curry: Underrated” exceeds the standard basketball biopic by forging new ground in a novel twist that defies conventional narratives. The movie skillfully weaves together Stephen Curry’s great career with the crucial collegiate portion of his life rather than focusing on a single season or the pursuit of championships. Years and championships later, the movie explores Curry’s will to finish school, striking a careful balance between academic goals, professional obligations, and family responsibilities.

Apart from the nail-biting basketball scenes, the movie focuses on Curry’s personal development and dedication to both his skill and education making it a cinematic experience you can’t-miss. In one of the scenes of the movie, Stephen Curry revealed how his NCAA coach, Bob McKillop devised a strategy that would keep Curry going. A strategy that would teach him one crucial lesson, “You’re on your own.”

Stephen Curry’s coach played a crucial role in his success

Despite his obvious talent, Stephen Curry’s ascent to stardom was not without obstacles. His height of about 6 feet 3 inches was viewed as a drawback in a sport that places a premium on height and athleticism. Initially wary, college recruiters passed him over in favor of taller guys. However, Davidson Wildcats head coach Bob McKillop saw Curry’s potential and put faith in his skills.

Consequently, Curry’s incredible shooting prowess flourished under McKillop’s guidance. However, it wasn’t easy. Stephen Curry, in his documentary, revealed how he distinctly remembers his first day of practice.

He said, “It was my first day of practice at Davidson. And coach McKillop put me with Jason Richards, our captain point guard. And Jay Rich is killing me. Like every time he touched the ball, he scores. And I can’t get to stop him. “

And his coach, according to Jason Richards is “old-school.” Curry revealed how his coach pushed him to play better with a weapon McKillop always carries around in his pocket. A white handkerchief.

McKillop would pull out ‘the white flag of surrender’ and wave it at him. Curry revealed that his coach would say, “You want to surrender, don’t you?” He kept doing it over and over again, which would Curry to play further. McKillop said, “The message is, you’re on your own. And you got to figure it out.”

And it worked for Curry!

In 2009, Curry bagged the title of NCAA scoring leader. The player also made the Consensus first-team All-American. His achievements attracted offers from the league. And he declared for the 2009 NBA draft before graduating. It is only following a decade that he finally graduated.

Stephen Curry graduated college in 2022

Stephen Curry kept a long-standing vow by finishing his studies at Davidson College, where he studied there from 2006 to 2009. Curry returned to campus to obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree with a sociology major. He returned after more than ten years after dropping out of school to focus on his basketball career.

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Curry made an imprint that will last forever on the Davidson basketball program during his three years there. Numerous honors were bestowed upon him due to his exceptional talent and scoring prowess. He even set an NCAA record for most three-pointers made in a season. By graduating from Davidson in the class of 22, he kept good on the promise that he made to Bob McKillop and his family: he would one day finish his studies.

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