By Trinity Martin-Sadler, Intern Journalist | July 13th, 2026
Making a stand with Steph Curry
Stephen “Steph” Curry was born on March 14th, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. His spouse is Ayesha Curry (m. 2011), and they have 4 children, Riley (born 2012), Ryan (born 2015), Canon (born 2018), and Caius (born 2024).
Top 10 Facts
- Favorite Meal: Chicken Parm
- Favorite TV Show: Schitt’s Creek
- Player He’d Want to Play One-On-One Against More Than Anyone: Allen Iverson
- Favorite Musician: Lupe Fiasco
- Number of Tattoos: Ten
- NBA Achievement He’s Most Proud Of: 2015 NBA Championship
- Alternative Job Choice: High School Basketball Coach
- Signature Sneaker Favorite: Curry 4’s
- Sports Superstition: Left Before Right (left brace, right brace, left shoe, right shoe)
- Favorite Warriors Jersey: Black “The Town” Jersey
His Upbringing in Charlotte
Stephen Curry grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, and his family owns a 16-acre property. During his childhood, his father would take him and his brother to the Hornets’ games they talked about shooting with the pros during warm-ups.
At 4 years old, Steph’s first event he remembered going to the NBA All-star Weekend, and a widely circulated photo features him & his father together. Curry was on his father’s lap with Mitch Richmond & Don Nelson at the back.
When he was 10 years old, he began playing golf. Curry continued to play as an amateur throughout his adult life, and sport became one of his passions. In celebrity tournaments, Steph Curry participated and made a good impression with his results.
The Most Significant Accomplishments:
- Four NBA Championships
- Two NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards
- One NBA Finals MVP Award
- Multiple All-NBA selections
- Multiple NBA All-Star appearances
- NBA all-time leader in career three-point field goals made
- First player in NBA history to reach 4,000 career three-pointers made (achieved in 2025)
Partnership with Under Armour
In November 2025, Stephen Curry & Under Armour officially ended their 12-year partnership, and Under Armour spun off the Curry Brand as an independent entity. Curry had spent seven months as a sneaker-free agent before making it official with the Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning in June 2026.
Key Career Highlights
- Drafted seventh overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2009 NBA Draft
- Four-time NBA Champion
- Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player
- NBA Finals MVP
- NBA all-time leader in three-point field goals made
- First player in NBA history to surpass 4,000 career three-pointers
- Widely recognized as the greatest shooter in NBA history
- Founder of Unanimous Media
- Co-founder of the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.
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Sources Verified
https://www.nba.com/warriors/news-blogs/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-curry
https://thefactfile.org/stephen-curry-facts/
https://www.nba.com/news/stephen-curry-set-to-become-first-player-to-reach-4000-career-3-pointers-made?utm
Media Contact
Trinity Martin-Sadler
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martinsadlert2@mailbox.winthrop.edu
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