Stephen Curry: The Inspirational Story of One of the Greatest Basketball Players of All Time!
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One of today's most sought-after NBA superstars was once a young boy who was perceived as weak. Despite this negative impression, he has managed to rise from his simple life in North Carolina into becoming one of the sharpest shooters in the history of the NBA.
Stephen Curry's journey into becoming one of NBA's legends has been tough and rocky. He might be the son of another NBA veteran yet his journey towards his dreams was not smooth-sailing. He also had his fair share of rejections and doubts – both from his own self and others.
However, years of diligent practice helped him perfect his dazzling and surprising moves on the court. It allowed him to step up and lead his team, the Golden State Warriors, into numerous wins.
This book would allow you to take a peek into Stephen Curry's personal life. Get to know the superstar better. Beyond the basketball accolades, the Baby-faced Assasin is a loving husband and father. He also has his own stories of fear, trials, and touching moments. After all, Stephen Curry has remained a human.
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Stephen Curry - Patrick Thompson
By Patrick Thompson
Copyright 2018 - All Rights Reserved – Patrick Thompson
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Table of Contents
Introduction:
Chapter 1: Who is Stephen Curry
The Golden Boy of Basketball
Darling of the Crowd 8
The Patron Saint of Underdogs 11
Chapter 2: Childhood Years 13
It Runs in the Blood 13
The Summer of Tears 15
The Beginning of a Dream 17
Chapter 3: Teenage Years 20
High School Career of the Puny Baller 20
Rejections and Doubt 23
A Match Made in Heaven 25
Chapter 4: Making The Dream Come True 27
The Lucky Seventh 27
Accolades 28
Battling With Injuries and Dealing With Losses 30
Chapter 5: MArried Life 32
Meeting THe Girl of His Dreams 32
Keeping The Vows 35
Life as a Dad 37
Chapter 6: Off-The-Court Advocacies 40
Inspiring The Youth 40
Humanitarian Acts
Growing Endorsements and Campaigns 44
Chapter 7: PHILOSOPHIES AND BELIEFS 45
A Devout Christian 45
Discipline and Hunger for Excellence 49
Humility and Contentment 50
Chapter 8: Beyond The Limelight 52
From the Perspective of Friends and Colleagues 52
Spending His Free Time 54
Looking Into The Future 55
Conclusion: 56
Did you enjoy this book? 58
Introduction
One of today’s most sought-after NBA superstars was once a young boy who was perceived as weak. Despite this humble beginning, he has managed to rise from his simple life in North Carolina into becoming one of the sharpest shooters in the history of the NBA.
Stephen Curry’s journey to becoming one of NBA’s legends has been tough and rocky. He might be the son of another NBA veteran, but his journey towards his dreams was not smooth-sailing. He also had his fair share of rejections and doubts – both from himself and others.
However, years of diligent practice helped him perfect his dazzling and surprising moves on the court. It allowed him to step up and lead his team, the Golden State Warriors, to numerous wins.
This book will give you a peek into Stephen Curry’s personal life so you can get to know the superstar better. Beyond the basketball accolades, the Baby-faced Assasin is a loving husband and father. He also has his own stories of fear, trials, and touching moments. After all, Stephen Curry has remained a human.
Chapter 1
Who is Stephen Curry?
The Golden Boy of Basketball
Blessed with incredible abilities to make a smooth-sailing shot from any distance, amazing hand-eye coordination, intelligent mastery of the game, and marvelous three-point prowess, Stephen Curry has become a supernova, changing the face of the NBA.
The 6-foot-3-inche Baby-faced Assassin obviously lacks physical boldness and size. However, do not be fooled by his soft aura of charm; Stephen Curry can transform into a big dog when fighting a hardcourt battle. He can strike fear through his jaw-dropping moves, demoralizing his opponent’s defense.
Yet his merciless presence on the court is simply about the pursuit of excellence and respect. He plays not to embarrass his opponents but simply to win – whether he becomes the top scorer or not. He makes sure that the conquest benefits his team and not himself. Perhaps this is the reason why Stephen Curry has become one of the most positive stars in the NBA.
In less than a decade, Stephen has managed to win the hearts of many people along with a long list of accolades. The 30-year-old charmer is a