Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter in the history of basketball. The Golden State Warriors point guard who just won the NBA Finals MVP in June is on a hot streak right now. Steph recently also hosted the ESPYs. NBA Finals MVP was the one trophy that was missing from Steph’s illustrious cabinet, but now even that is complete. Steph and the Warriors have been the epitome of modern NBA for nearly a decade now.
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But all that glitters is not gold. Early in his career, Steph battled multiple ankle injuries in the early part of his career. At one point of time, he was labeled an injury-prone player because of the frequency of how quickly injured he would become. Also, being a son of an ex-NBA player has it own strengths and weaknesses. While you can get recognized and be under pressure, there might be sometimes when the coaches might let you go easily because you are a former player’s son. But Dell Curry talked at length about this thing in a podacst episode.
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Dell said, “ It just wasn’t so much I am coaching the team it was to show support to the kids and keep them accountable…the other coaches knew they were Dell Curry’s son they would let them slack of a little bit but I was like no I am here to make sure that does not happen.. and that they work as hard as the next kid.. to hold them accountable.. during the summers the NBA would be off so the boys would be with me”
Stephen Curry and the hunger for success
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Steph Curry is one of the most decorated players of the modern era. His dedication towards his craft, specifically shooting, separates him from his peers. Over the years, Steph has also bulked up a little bit so that he can handle the enduring nature of the league better.
Steph is also the heart of the Warriors team that continues to just win.
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The Warriors are still built to win right now and win in the future, so Steph still has a chance to continue to add to his resume. Let us know in the comments below your favorite Steph memory.