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Stephen 'Steph' Curry - Motivational Basketball Quotes & Biography
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“Success is not an accident. Success is actually a choice.”

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.”

“Every year is a new journey, and I’m looking forward to it.”

“The more years I go, the more experience I have, the more that nutrition and fitness is just a part of my life.”

“I want to practice to the point where it’s almost uncomfortable how fast you shoot, so that in the game things kind of slow down.”

“I’m not the guy who’s afraid of failure. I like to take risks, take the big shot and all that.”

“Being a superstar means you’ve reached your potential, and I don’t think I’ve reached my potential as a basketball player and as a leader yet.”

“I’m always looking for ways to be better, to challenge myself.”

“I always have an optimistic view, no matter what it is.”

“I’m not the guy who’s afraid of failure. I like to take risks, take the big shot and all that.”

“The best shooters shoot the same way every time they look at the rim.”

“I’m not the biggest, fastest or strongest player, but I’ve been able to kind of carve my own way and be successful in this league.”

“People want to see players playing with passion and emotion. That’s what I had to learn, and I still have to learn.”

“There’s more to me than just the jersey I wear, and that’s Christ living inside me.”

“Success comes after you conquer your biggest obstacles and hurdles.”

“Make sure you live in the moment and work your butt off every single day, and I hope I inspire people all around the world to just be themselves, be humble and be grateful for all the blessings in your life.”

"Through visualization, I can perform at my best and achieve greatness on the court."

“Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I’m going to make it.”

“You can’t be afraid to fail. It’s the only way you succeed – you’re not gonna succeed all the time, and I know that.”

“Being a father, being a husband, being a son, being a brother, it’s just about being responsible, being respectful, being grateful and being a servant to others.”

“I’ve never been afraid of big moments. I get butterflies. I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I’m ready for the moment.”

“I can get better. I haven’t reached my ceiling yet on how well I can shoot the basketball.”

“I’ve always believed that success for anyone is all about drive, dedication, and desire, but for me, it’s also been about confidence and faith.”

“I’ve never been the biggest, strongest, fastest, or most athletic, but I’ve always worked really, really hard.”

“Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do.”

“I can get better. I haven’t reached my ceiling yet on how well I can shoot the basketball.”

“You always have to push yourself and compete and challenge yourself. That’s what makes you better.”

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge.”

“You always have to push yourself and compete and challenge yourself. That’s what makes you better.”

 

“It’s not about the number of hours you practice, it’s about the number of hours your mind is present during the practice.”

”I’ve never been afraid of big moments. I get butterflies… I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I’m ready for the moment.”

”Every time I rise up, I have confidence that I’m going to make it.”

”I can get better. I haven’t reached my ceiling yet on how well I can shoot the basketball.”

”Being a superstar means you’ve reached your potential, and I don’t think I’ve reached my potential as a basketball player and as a leader yet.”

”I want to practice to the point where it’s almost uncomfortable how fast you shoot, so that in the game things kind of slow down.”

”I’ve never really been afraid of the moment.”

”I know I have a place in Heaven waiting for me because of Him, and that’s something no earthly prize or trophy could ever top.”

”It’s all about reminding the other team how competitive I am and how hard I’m willing to work to win.”

”I can’t be satisfied. I’ve got to keep working and keep getting better.”

”To excel at the highest level - or any level, really - you need to believe in yourself, and hands down, one of the biggest contributors to my self-confidence has been private coaching.”

“Being positive in a negative situation is not naive. It's leadership.”

 

 

Steph Curry - Bio

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio, to former NBA player parents. He grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended Davidson College, where he played college basketball for three years before being selected seventh overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.

Major Achievements

He is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He has won three NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors in 2015, 2017, and 2018. He has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) twice, in 2015 and 2016, and has been named to the All-NBA First Team five times. He has also been selected to the NBA All-Star team seven times and won the NBA Three-Point Contest twice, in 2015 and 2016.

Awards and Accolades

In addition to his NBA accomplishments, he has also represented the United States in international competition. He won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2010 FIBA World Championship and another gold medal at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

He has also been recognized for his philanthropic work. He and his wife, Ayesha, established the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in 2019, which aims to provide children with access to healthy food, education, and physical activity. In 2020, Curry was awarded the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts.

Steph Curry's impact on the NBA and basketball culture as a whole cannot be overstated. His incredible shooting ability and electrifying performances on the court have made him a fan favorite and a household name. Off the court, his philanthropy and commitment to social causes have further cemented his status as one of the most influential athletes in the world.

He had a phenomenal debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, leading Team USA to a gold medal in men’s basketball. He delivered standout performances in the final games, particularly in the semifinals and the gold medal match.

In the semifinals against Serbia, Curry scored 36 points, including nine three-pointers, to help secure a 95-91 comeback win. In the final against France, he scored 24 points with eight three-pointers, including four crucial ones down the stretch to seal the victory.

His performance was instrumental in Team USA’s success, and it was a memorable Olympic debut for the NBA star.

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