Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry

Sportswriter Thompson (Mercury News) recounts the ascent of basketball superstar Stephen "Steph" Curry (b. 1988), who has eclipsed many of his older peers by winning back-to-back NBA MVP awards as well as a championship with the Golden State Warriors. The son of former NBA player Dell Curry, Steph came to national attention by leading Davidson College to two NCAA tournaments. As the point guard entered the NBA, a lack of playing time and ankle injuries hindered his development and reinforced critics, who dismissed him as too undersized to compete against stronger point guards. These criticisms and struggles only motivated Curry, whose mastery of the three-pointer has allowed him to shoot over the top of defensive players from as far away as half court. Thompson credits Curry's popularity to his everyman quality, attributing the animosity he receives to his wholesome image. The author provides insight into Curry's Christian faith and his personal relationships, primarily with his wife, Ayesha.