Biography
Dell Curry (born June 25, 1964), sometimes known as Wardell Stephen Curry I, is an American professional basketball player who played for the NBA from 1986 to 2002.
He developed a passion for sports at a very early age. He played baseball and basketball while in school. However, he decided to pursue basketball professionally after seeing success playing for his school team.
After some success in his collegiate career at Virginia Tech, Dell Curry joined the NBA and played for several teams. He is known as a long-range shooter. He set the NBA team scoring record during his tenure with the Charlotte Hornets.
His two children now play in the NBA, and he is happily married to his college roommate. As a coach and analyst, Dell Curry remains involved in basketball. He founded a non-profit organization that provides training in drug abuse treatment and education.
Former American professional basketball player
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| Full name: | Wardell Stephen Curry |
| Stage name: | Dell Curry |
| Born: | June 25, 1964 (age 60) |
| Place of birth: | Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.93 minutes |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | 4 |
| Wife • Husband/wife: | Sonya Curry (married 1988) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Stephen Dell, Seth Curry, Sydel Curry |
| Job: | Basketball player |
| Net worth: | 8 million dollars |
Early life and education
Wardell Stephen Curry was born Dell Curry on June 25, 1964, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Harrisonburg is where he spent most of his childhood. The identities of his parents are unknown. He lived in the small community of Grottoes with his four sisters.
He had a strong passion for sports since he was a child. He attended Fort Defiance High School in Fort Defiance, Virginia. He was more interested in sports than academics during his school years.
While in high school, Dell Curry won state championships in basketball and baseball. He regularly practiced pitching in the coach’s cage. He was selected by the Texas Rangers in the high school draft. He competed in the ‘NIT’ competitions in 1983 and 1984, finishing third in the latter.
Dell Curry attended Virginia Tech after completing his undergraduate degree, where he had 295 steals to become the all-time leader in basketball.
Career
Dell Curry played baseball and basketball while attending Virginia Tech. But later in his career, he focused on basketball. After completing his third year at Virginia Tech, he was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the fourteenth round of the 1985 Major League Baseball draft.
His final totals during his tenure at Virginia Tech were 2,389 points and 295 steals, placing him second and all-time in those categories. Dell Curry attended Virginia Tech for four years, where other stars of his generation, such as Perry Young, Keith Colbert, Bobby Beecher and Al Young, were also stars.
His NBA career began when the Utah Jazz selected him as the 15th overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft. He played only one season in Utah before moving to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1987. He played for the team during the 1987–1988 season.
He was drafted to play for the Charlotte Hornets, one of the two newest teams in the 1988–1989 season. Dell Curry remained with Charlotte for the next eight years. He often came off the bench in games to provide immediate offense.
In terms of total points, games played, field goals made/attempted, and shooting percentage, he remains one of the best players in the organization. He spent one season with the Milwaukee Bucks after playing for the Charlotte Hornets, followed by three seasons with the Toronto Raptors, before leaving the NBA.
Dell Curry’s career stats are 11.7 points, 1.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds!
Life after the NBA
Even after retiring from basketball, Dell Curry remained involved in the sport. He was hired as an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats in 2007. He left the position before the season began for personal reasons.
In 2009, Dell Curry became the color analyst for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets.
Awards & Achievements
- In 1986, Dell Curry was recognized as the Metro Conference Player of the Year.
- After a long wait, Dell Curry was named the 1993–94 NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
- Dell Curry was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
- In Charlotte Hornets history, Dell Curry retired with an all-time high of 9,839 points.
- The Bobby Jones Award was presented to Dell in 2016 at the Athletes in Action All-Star Breakfast. The honor is presented annually during the NBA All-Star Weekend.
Personal life
Dell Curry is married to Sonya Curry, a former college volleyball player for Virginia Tech. The couple has three children. All of his children share a passion for sports.
Dell Curry’s eldest son, Stephen Dell, plays in the NBA. He represents the Golden State Warriors, while his youngest son represents the Dallas Mavericks. Like his mother, his daughter Sydel Curry plays volleyball. His son, Seth Curry, is a player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association.
The Dell Curry Foundation is a charitable organization founded in 1998 by Dell Curry that focuses on helping young people by providing substance abuse counseling and educational training.
Net worth
American professional basketball player Dell Curry has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Social media
- Twitter: @realdellcurry
- Instagram: @Wardell5
