Patrick Thompson - Stephen Curry: The Inspirational Story of One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time!

Stephen Curry

The Inspirational Story of One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time!

By Patrick Thompson

Copyright 2018 - All Rights Reserved Patrick Thompson

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Table of Contents

Introduction:

Chapter 1: Who is Stephen Curry

The Golden Boy of Basketball

Darling of the Crowd 8

The Patron Saint of Underdogs 11

Chapter 2: Childhood Years 13

It Runs in the Blood 13

The Summer of Tears 15

The Beginning of a Dream 17

Chapter 3: Teenage Years 20

High School Career of the Puny Baller 20

Rejections and Doubt 23

A Match Made in Heaven 25

Chapter 4: Making The Dream Come True 27

The Lucky Seventh 27

Accolades 28

Battling With Injuries and Dealing With Losses 30

Chapter 5: MArried Life 32

Meeting THe Girl of His Dreams 32

Keeping The Vows 35

Life as a Dad 37

Chapter 6: Off-The-Court Advocacies 40

Inspiring The Youth 40

Humanitarian Acts

Growing Endorsements and Campaigns 44

Chapter 7: PHILOSOPHIES AND BELIEFS 45

A Devout Christian 45

Discipline and Hunger for Excellence 49

Humility and Contentment 50

Chapter 8: Beyond The Limelight 52

From the Perspective of Friends and Colleagues 52

Spending His Free Time 54

Looking Into The Future 55

Conclusion: 56

Did you enjoy this book? 58

Introduction

O ne of todays most sought-after NBA superstars was once a young boy who was perceived as weak. Despite this humble beginning, he has managed to rise from his simple life in North Carolina into becoming one of the sharpest shooters in the history of the NBA.

Stephen Currys journey to becoming one of NBAs legends has been tough and rocky. He might be the son of another NBA veteran, but his journey towards his dreams was not smooth-sailing. He also had his fair share of rejections and doubts both from himself and others.

However, years of diligent practice helped him perfect his dazzling and surprising moves on the court. It allowed him to step up and lead his team, the Golden State Warriors, to numerous wins.

This book will give you a peek into Stephen Currys personal life so you can get to know the superstar better. Beyond the basketball accolades, the Baby-faced Assasin is a loving husband and father. He also has his own stories of fear, trials, and touching moments. After all, Stephen Curry has remained a human.

Chapter 1

Who is Stephen Curry?

B lessed with incredible abilities to make a smooth-sailing shot from any distance, amazing hand-eye coordination, intelligent mastery of the game, and marvelous three-point prowess, Stephen Curry has become a supernova, changing the face of the NBA.

The 6-foot-3-inche Baby-faced Assassin obviously lacks physical boldness and size. However, do not be fooled by his soft aura of charm; Stephen Curry can transform into a big dog when fighting a hardcourt battle. He can strike fear through his jaw-dropping moves, demoralizing his opponents defense.

Yet his merciless presence on the court is simply about the pursuit of excellence and respect. He plays not to embarrass his opponents but simply to win whether he becomes the top scorer or not. He makes sure that the conquest benefits his team and not himself. Perhaps this is the reason why Stephen Curry has become one of the most positive stars in the NBA.

In less than a decade, Stephen has managed to win the hearts of many people along with a long list of accolades. The 30-year-old charmer is a two-time MVP and has three Championship Awards under his belt. In 2016, he made history by being the first player in the NBA to get a unanimous vote for the MVP Award and he was the first Golden State Warrior to get the MVP Award in 55 years.

Alongside players like Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and LeBron James, Curry holds the record of being the 11th player (and third point guard) to win a back-to-back MVP trophy.

Currys offensive prowess and shooting accuracy have redrawn the map of the point guard landscape. Even though the NBA is dominated by highly-skilled point guards, Curry was able to stand out and make his mark through elegant showmanship. He never seems to run out of moves that keep his opponents guessing.

As a captain of the team, Stephen Curry allows his teammates to thrive off of his selflessness. He often uses his gravitational pull to attract the defense towards him and make room for his brothers.

Despite being known for their high expectations, NBA fans and critics are surprisingly pleased by Currys brilliant ball-passing skills and scoring abilities.

With a whooping average of 23 points per game, there is no doubt that Curry was able to redeem himself from all the doubt thrown at him during his pre-NBA career. In 2015, the year the Golden State bagged its first championship in 40 years, Curry held the torch and led the team to a historical 26-1 record. It is clear that Curry has become the Warriors winning ace.

In a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in January 2018, Curry showed off his strong offense. Blocked by two defenders, Curry made a quick dribble that split the obstacles. The point guard hero quickly made a pullup and a mid-range jump shot. That moment was marked in history as when Curry achieved a career-high of 14,000 points.

With all the accolades, Curry never fails to keep his feet flat on the ground. With a driven and humble character, Curry says that there is still much more he hopes to achieve. He believes that his milestones are still small compared to that of other NBA players and legends like LeBron James. This kind of mindset, thinking that there are still others who are far better than him, is one of the things that keeps the superstar grounded.

A longside Stephen Currys marvelous moves and sharp-shooting skills is a child-like aura that the media describes as crazy likable. Sports enthusiasts and analysts say that Steph is one of, if not the most, celebrated NBA superstars in the world of social media.

Stephen Curry has 21.7 million followers on Instagram, 12.7 million on Twitter, and 8.2 million on Facebook. Fans are raving about Currys posts which are mostly about his family, particularly about his love for his wife. Instagram followers, being mostly females, find his posts adorable and inspiring.

He is the first Twitter star of the NBA, reporter Chris Connelly says about Curry. After each game, clips of Currys moves and plays make the rounds on social media. He goes viral more than any other NBA player does.