Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is not only the greatest shooter in NBA history, but he's also one of the most inspirational athletes of all time.
When the Warriors drafted Curry with the seventh overall pick in the 2009 draft, many draft experts said he was too small to excel at the NBA level. It also didn't help that Curry dealt with ankle issues to begin his career. His fragile ankles caused many to wonder if the Warriors had drafted a bust with their high pick.
However, through hard and dedication, Curry has turned himself into a two-time MVP, three-time champion and six-time All-Star. The sharpshooter played his college ball at Davidson since he wasn't highly recruited coming out of high school. It's safe to say all the colleges, and NBA teams for that matter, which passed on Curry are kicking themselves.
Over the last few years, Curry has gotten more comfortable speaking during his media sessions. As a result, the Warriors legend has delivered some powerful quotes about his basketball journey.
With that said, let's take a look at the five most inspiring quotes from Stephen Curry.
5. On his dedication to the game of basketball
“When it came to basketball, I was always the smallest kid on my team,” Curry said. “I had a terrible, ugly, catapult shot from the time I was 14 because I wasn't strong enough to shoot over my head, and I had to reconstruct that over the summer and it was the worst three months of my life.
“You'd think there are no hurdles or obstacles that I had to overcome, but even when I got to high school, I wasn't ranked. I wasn't highly touted as a high school prospect. I had nobody really running, knocking on my door saying ‘Please, please, please come play for our school.' ”
4. On being yourself when everyone is trying to please others
“Be the best version of yourself in anything you do,” said Curry. “You don’t have to live anybody else’s story.”
3. On dealing with pressure during significant moments
“I've never been afraid of big moments,” Curry said. “I get butterflies. I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I'm ready for the moment.”
2. On his mindset as a player and person in life
“Success is not an accident,” per Curry. “Success is actually a choice.”
1. On family and focus
“There’s more to life than basketball,” Curry said. “The most important thing is your family and taking care of each other and loving each other no matter what.”
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