Stephen Curry is one of the most popular and celebrated athletes of the 21st century, but there are still several things about him that people are unfamiliar with. He is widely considered the greatest shooter of all time, so the subject of his personal and professional life is something people want to know more about. From time to time, things about his life come to light, but sometimes they are overlooked by his fans. So in this article, we will tell you about some interesting facts about him that you probably didn’t know before.
Popcorn Addict
Stephen Curry has not only inherited sharpshooting skills from his father but also a love for popcorn. Just like his father, Steph loves eating popcorn, which is why he maintains a power ranking for all 30 NBA arenas. “Chef Curry” even rates different varieties of popcorn on the basis of crispness, butteriness, freshness, saltiness, and presentation. The arena that Curry gave the best score to is the American Airlines Arena. He gave them a score of 24, while on the other hand, he rated Staples Center as the worst and gave them a score of 10.
Did a commercial in childhood
Being the son of a major NBA player can definitely be beneficial. At an age when most kids are busy playing games, Steph was on courtside with famous NBA players and starred in commercials. Because of his father’s recognition, he starred in a Burger King advertisement with him.
Born in the same hospital as LeBron James
This fact might surprise many of you. Stephen Curry was born in Akron, Ohio, the same city LeBron James was born in, and coincidentally, they were also born in the same hospital named “Akron General Medical Center”. At that time, Steph’s father was playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, “The Golden Boy” spent most of his formative years in Charlotte, North Carolina, while his father Dell played for the Charlotte Hornets.
Has a good relationship with Barack Obama
Curry is a three-time NBA champion, so it was easy for him to visit the White House and meet the former president of the United States. On the other hand, he also got to know him and his family. Because of his popularity, Steph still maintains a good relationship with Barack Obama. Whenever time permits, Curry likes to engage in some competitive golf battles and friendly banter with Obama.
Muggsy Bogues was Steph’s favorite growing up
As a Willowy kid, Stephen was always an underdog growing up. It didn’t hurt that he took inspiration from the NBA’s shortest player ever, Tyrone “Muggsy” Boggs, who was 53 tall. In addition to his father, Steph admired the former NBA point guard, who was known for his ability to overpower his opponents.
A Golfer
Steph Curry likes to play golf very much, and he often finds time to attend golf tournaments during the offseason. He has mentioned in many interviews that if he had not been a professional basketball player, he would have become a golfer. As we mentioned above, he has even played golf with the former US President.
Stephen’s first name
Several fans believe that Stephen is Curry’s first name, but he has a similar name to his father, along with his sharpshooting talent. His father’s name is Wardell Stephen Curry I, due to which he is called Dell Curry. While his son, Wardell Stephen Curry II, is known as Stephen in the NBA.
Nike’s big mistake
Most fans don’t know that the “Baby-Faced Assassin” wore Nike shoes in his early career and switched to Under Armor in 2013. But not before Nike pitched him the infamous contract. They not only misspelled his name as “Stephon” but also didn’t care to adapt a PowerPoint presentation for Steph that was originally intended for Kevin Durant. They made the matter worse, as many top officials did not turn up for the meeting. That’s when Stephen Curry decided to leave Nike.
I can do all things
Stephen Curry is a religious Christian who doesn’t hide from showing his religious beliefs. For each game, he writes “I can do all things” on his sneakers. These words are from Philippians 4:13, a Bible verse that says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The 34-year-old has been following this ritual since he was a student-athlete at Davidson.
Mouthguards
Many diehard NBA fans collect special, memorable things that directly relate to their favorite players. This is worth taking; after all, they collect money for them. As for Stephen Curry, his game-used mouthguards have sold for thousands of dollars; one of them was worn by him in Game 4 of the 2018 NBA Finals, costing an estimated $25,000. This is quite an expensive price for a used mouthguard, but fans risk buying them, and it is worth it when you are a big admirer.
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