The text is a transcript of a video about the life and career of Stephen Curry, a famous basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. The video covers his childhood, his college years, his draft, his injuries, his achievements, his records, his charity work, and his impact on the game. The video praises Curry as one of the best shooters and players of all time, who revolutionized the sport with his three-point shooting. The video ends with a montage of Curry's highlights and applause.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio.
2. He was born in the same city and hospital as LeBron James.
3. Curry's father, Wardell Curry, was a professional basketball player in the NBA.
4. Curry's mother, Sonia Curry, was strict and prioritized education over basketball.
5. Curry has a brother, Seth Curry, who also plays in the NBA, and a sister, Sydel Curry, who plays volleyball.
6. Curry spent the first 10 years of his life in Charlotte, North Carolina.
7. He played basketball, football, and baseball in his childhood.
8. Curry's father took him to shooting sessions, where he met Vince Carter, who was impressed by Curry's work ethic.
9. Curry joined Charlotte Christian School in high school but was not a superstar at the time.
10. At the end of his second year in high school, Curry measured 5'8" and weighed 130 pounds.
11. Curry's shooting form started from a low position, which made it hard for him to shoot over taller players.
12. Curry's father taught him to shoot higher, which improved his game.
13. Curry grew to 6'3" and improved his shooting, allowing him to dominate in high school.
14. Curry met his future wife, Ayesha, during his junior year in high school.
15. Curry did not receive any university offers except from Virginia Tech, which offered him a scholarship to study, not play basketball.
16. Curry worked hard during the summer and eventually received a scholarship to Davidson University.
17. Curry became the best scorer in Davidson University's history and led his team to the NCAA Tournament.
18. Curry was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2009.
19. Curry's first season in the NBA was successful, with 17.5 points and 6 assists per game.
20. Curry was injured during the 2011-2012 season and underwent ankle surgery.
21. Curry was almost traded to the Milwaukee Bucks but the deal fell through due to his injury history.
22. The Warriors hired Steve Kerr as their new coach in 2014.
23. Curry signed a four-year contract with the Warriors worth $44 million.
24. Curry was chosen to play in the NBA All-Star Game in 2014.
25. Curry donated $30 for each three-pointer he made to the Nothing But Nets association to combat malaria.
26. Curry signed a contract with Under Armour in 2013.
27. Curry became the highest-paid player in the NBA in 2017, signing a five-year contract worth $201 million.
28. Curry won two NBA championships with the Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
29. Curry became the second-best scorer in the NBA in 2020, overtaking Reggie Miller.
30. Curry registered 62 points against the Portland Trail Blazers in 2020.
31. Curry has been named an NBA All-Star six times and has six All-NBA team nominations.
32. Curry has won two MVP titles and three NBA championships in his 11-season career.