Dell Curry facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 25, 1964 Harrisonburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| High school | Fort Defiance (Fort Defiance, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Virginia Tech (1982–1986) |
| NBA Draft | 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15th overall |
| Selected by the Utah Jazz | |
| Pro career | 1986–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1986–1987 | Utah Jazz |
| 1987–1988 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1988–1998 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1999 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1999–2002 | Toronto Raptors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 12,670 (11.7 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,617 (2.4 rpg) |
| Assists | 1,909 (1.8 apg) |
Wardell Stephen Curry Sr. (born June 25, 1964) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1986 to 2002. When he retired, he was the Charlotte Hornets' all-time leader in points and three-point shots made. Today, Curry works as a television commentator for the Charlotte Hornets. He is also the father of two well-known NBA players, Stephen Curry and Seth Curry.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Dell Curry was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He grew up in Grottoes. In high school, he played basketball at Fort Defiance. He practiced shooting every day in his coach's barn.
Curry became the top scorer in his school's history. In 1982, he was named a McDonald's All-American. This means he was one of the best high school basketball players in the country. He also played baseball and won state championships in both sports. The Texas Rangers baseball team even picked him in the 1982 Major League Baseball draft.
College Career at Virginia Tech
Curry was a key player for four years at Virginia Tech. The team played in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in 1983 and 1984. They finished third in the NIT in 1984.
Virginia Tech also made it to the NCAA tournament in 1985 and 1986. In his final year, 1986, Curry was named the best player in the Metro Conference. Back then, college basketball didn't have a three-point line. This meant Curry's excellent long-range shooting wasn't fully rewarded until he joined the NBA.
Curry also played baseball for Virginia Tech. The Baltimore Orioles baseball team drafted him in 1985. But he chose to keep playing basketball instead. He finished his college basketball career with 2,389 points, which is the second-highest in Virginia Tech history. He also holds the school record for steals with 295. In 1996, he was added to the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.
Professional Basketball Career
The Utah Jazz picked Dell Curry as the 15th player in the 1986 NBA draft. He played one season with the Jazz. Then, he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1987. After one season there, he was chosen by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1988 NBA expansion draft.
Curry played for the Charlotte Hornets for 10 seasons. He usually came off the bench as a substitute player. He was known for his great three-point shooting. He often competed for the Sixth Man of the Year award, which he won in the 1993–94 season. When he left the Hornets in 1998, he was the last player remaining from their first season. He was also the team's all-time leader in points and three-point shots.
After leaving the Hornets, Curry played one season for the Milwaukee Bucks. He then spent his final three NBA seasons with the Toronto Raptors. Throughout his career, he averaged 11.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. He retired as the Hornets' all-time leading scorer with 9,839 points.
Life After Playing Basketball
In 2004, Dell Curry was honored by being inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.
In 2007, he was briefly an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets). However, he stepped down to be able to watch his sons play basketball. Since 2009, Curry has been working as a television commentator for the Charlotte Hornets. He shares his knowledge of the game with fans. In 2016, he received the Bobby Jones Award at the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Personal Life and Family
Dell Curry married his college sweetheart, Sonya, in 1988. They have three children: Stephen, Seth, and Sydel.
- Stephen Curry is a superstar point guard for the Golden State Warriors. He was drafted by the Warriors on Dell's 45th birthday in 2009. Stephen has won four NBA championships with the Warriors. He has also won two NBA MVP Awards and one NBA Finals MVP award in 2022. Stephen is married to Ayesha Curry, and they have four children.
- Seth Curry also plays in the NBA. He currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets. Seth is married to Callie Rivers, whose father, Doc Rivers, was also a famous NBA player and coach. Seth and Callie have three children.
- Sydel Curry played volleyball at Elon University. She is married to Phoenix Suns player Damion Lee. They have a son and a daughter.
In 1995, Dell and Sonya Curry started the Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman. It is a preschool in Huntersville, North Carolina. In 1998, Dell also created the Dell Curry Foundation. This charity helps young people in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In 1991, Dell Curry and his Charlotte Hornets teammate Muggsy Bogues played in a Minor League Baseball game. This was a fun event arranged by the team owner. Curry even pitched for three innings, allowing only one run and striking out four batters.
See also
- List of National Basketball Association career 3-point field goal percentage leaders
