Stephen Curry was one of the most underrated players in the NBA for years. The king of three-pointers finally established himself as a legend by winning his fourth NBA championship. The Golden State Warriors point guard shut his critics by winning the NBA Finals MVP award. Fortunately, his achievements and failures have helped him grow in ways that extend beyond the basketball court.
Steph?s growth as a player has helped him evolve into new roles. The eight-time All-Star has emerged as a brilliant businessman and entrepreneur. Moreover, Curry has rightly used his powerful position to do some good in the world. He has involved himself in movements of change with his social efforts and activism.?
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Stephen Curry aims to eradicate hunger & promote education
Apart from receiving his Davidson College diploma, Curry came extremely close to signing a lifetime contract with sports equipment brand Under Armour, worth more than $1 billion. Over the years, the 34-year-old has emerged as a brilliant humanitarian icon with his efforts to help people who need it the most.
With his Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation, Curry organized a food drive that helped provide food for thousands of hungry children in the country. His organization also distributed over 500,000 books to support education opportunities. Steph’s active efforts to reduce hunger and support education have impacted the lives of many.?
On top of all that, he has been a great advocate for diversity. Steph?s love for golf is not unknown. The 34-year-old organized an Underrated tour for young golfers of color to support diversity. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Curry said, ?What I try to do is be real, but also activate conversation that is sometimes uncomfortable.?
Can the baby-faced assassin win another championship next season?
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Stephen Curry is dedicated to winning the fifth championship with Golden State this season. He is focused on bagging another ring with his fierce performances and accurate shooting. The 34-year-old showed last season that he has a long way to go in terms of breaking records.
Curry averaged 25.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game last season in 64 regular season games. He was on fire during the 22 playoff games, which helped Golden State win their seventh overall championship.
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Steph has also shown some keen interest in reuniting with Kevin Durant after the Brooklyn Nets forward asked for a trade. Moreover, KD has not won a championship since he left Golden State in 2018. Thus, Durant could see returning alongside Curry as an opportunity to win the championship. It will be interesting to see if Curry can convince the Warriors to make the trade.