Stephen Curry, the 4x NBA champion and All-star point guard, has been the golden boy of the Bay area. Curry has been the face of the NBA for the past decade and is a global superstar. Also, unlike some of his counterparts in the league, his career has been free of scandals and controversies. Curry also has the reputation of being an ideal citizen and a family man. However, his wife and former coach from college may know better.
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Stephen Curry is one of the most famous players in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors star was drafted from Davidson College in the 2009 NBA draft. Since then, Curry since has had an impeccable and scandal-free career. Curry’s humility and good nature on the court have earned him quite a reputation among fans. However, some of his quirks might not sit well with the masses.
The former MVP appeared in an interview in 2013 with ESPN magazine. Despite his reputation as the ‘ideal citizen,’ Curry was late by five hours for the interview as he was watching a college football game.
Stephen Curry hilariously reveals some of his bad habits
The interview began as Stephen Curry apologized to the host Sam Alipour. Alipour then started the interview looking for dirt on the All-star point guard. When asked what else was ‘bad’ about him apart from his punctuality. Curry replied he was one of the bigger procrastinators.
Moreover, Curry also revealed how his hygiene and sloppiness around the house and behind the cameras were not his best qualities. He also confessed that his wife, Ayesha Curry, would probably tell he is the “messiest person in the history of husbands.”
Curry admitted, “If Coach McKillop, from Davidson, reads this article, he’ll be disappointed in me. He says, “Sloppiness is a disease.” And I spread that virus a lot.” Curry’s coach from college also shares a similar distaste for his horrendous hygiene.
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Dec 13, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Another one of Curry’s quirks regarding hygiene is his unusual habit of chewing on his mouth guard. Steph has been doing this since his days in Davidson. It has become one of his biggest trademarks as a player. However, some dental experts have expressed their concerns about the four-time champion’s habit in the past.
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Despite all his peculiar habits, Curry does care about hygiene. The 2x NBA MVP once revealed in a Facebook Q&A that he hates it when people sneeze without covering their mouths.