Stephen Curry

NBA basketball player, three-time champion

Stephen Curry - NBA basketball player, three-time champion
Born

March 14th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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American basketball player played for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Revolutionized the game with exceptional shooting skills, particularly from three-point range. Played a key role in leading the Warriors to three NBA Championships in 2015, 2017, and 2018. Won the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2015 and again in 2016, becoming the first unanimous MVP in league history. Regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, has broken multiple records for three-pointers made.

Led the Golden State Warriors to three NBA Championships

Won two NBA MVP awards

Set the record for the most three-pointers in a season

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