USA Basketball is looking to bring home the gold this summer in Paris. Stephen Curry will be looked to for leadership, playmaking, and of course shooting for the squad. The USA Basketball roster is stacked from top to bottom with stars. Curry might just be the brightest star on the roster.
Stephen Wardell Curry
Dell Curry was one of the top shooters in the NBA during his 16 years in the league. His son, Stephen Wardell Curry, was born on March 14, 1988. Stephen would often attend his father’s games when he was a young boy. He was surrounded by NBA culture incredibly early in his life. The long range shooting prowess of his father obviously rubbed off on Steph. Ultimately, the son would surpass the substantial shooting ability of his father.
Concerns
Early in Curry’s career, his health was a major concern. Curry was consistently having issues with his ankle, issues that went back to his college days. One of the major factors for Curry going low in the draft was that he was thought of as a player who would be prone to injury. At 6’2, and weighing under 200 pounds, Curry is considered small by NBA standards. There were questions regarding his durability as a smaller sized guard. Curry has overcome all the concerns regarding his injuries. He missed a major chunk of the 2011-2012 season, but after that, he has remained mostly healthy.
World Champion, Steph Curry
Before the 2014-2015 season, Stephen Curry was considered one of the top guards in the league. He was a great shooter and scorer, and fans loved to watch him play. But Curry had not earned any substantial success in the playoffs, which is the thing that earns you respect in the NBA. Playoff success would come in a major way in 2015. Curry would lead the Golden State Warriors to the NBA Championship. The Warriors would defeat who many believe to be the best player of his generation, LeBron James, and his Cleveland Cavaliers. Curry also earned league MVP honors during the 2014-2015 season. He would win the MVP Award again in the 2015-2016 season. Becoming one of the rare players to win the MVP Award in back to back seasons. As of 2022, Chef Curry is a four time NBA Champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022).
Curry’s Legacy
Stephen Curry is one of the most important athletes to ever play. Curry changed the game of basketball with his shooting ability. Long range shooting, the three point shot, is now the focus of most team’s offense. His greatness when it comes to shooting the ball has helped to influence not just the NBA, but the basketball world. Whether it is college, high school, or just a pickup game at the park, the influence of Curry is evident. Kids today want to shoot like Curry, the same way they wanted to dunk like Michael Jordan in his day. There has never been a player quite like Stephen Curry.
Gold
Curry has accomplished a lot in his career, but he has yet to earn a Gold Medal in the Olympics. This summer, Curry hopes to add another major accomplishment to his resume, Olympic Gold.
- Adam C. Better
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