Stephen Curry More Than Average

        Since his break through run with Davidson in the 2009 NCAA tournament, Stephen Curry has become way more than "the kid who can hit threes." Since being drafted 7th by the Golden State Warriors in the 2009 NBA draft, Curry has become a true leader and a break out NBA star over the past four seasons. With his recent performances during the 2012-2013 season, many have begun talking about his potential as a NBA elite player. However, with the Warriors recent success and Curry's lone recognition, the 6 foot 3 inch Golden State point guard may have already entered into the NBA's elite stars. 
        Stephen Curry has only once had a disappointing statistical season that was due to injury. In his fourth season as a Golden State Warrior Curry has had career averages of 19 points, 6 assists, and 4 rebounds, with a remarkable 47% field goal percentage and a 45% three point percentage. His greatest statistic however, may certainly be his 90% career free throw percentage. Curry, known for his three point ability, has showcased every NBA season he has played that he's an elite player, finishing within the top 10 in three point percentage each of his four NBA seasons. 

        Coming into the NBA many believed Curry wasn't going to be much of anything besides a pure three point shooter, but Golden State expected much more. Starting Curry as a rookie and continuing to build around him even with a 26-56 2009-2010 season. In 2011 the Warriors traded combo guard Monte Ellis for 2005 number one overall pick Andrew Bogut to help increase rebounding and post defense help. With that trade Curry became the true point guard and leader of the Warriors and has lead them to their first playoff appearance since 2007. 

        One of the biggest moments in Curry's career came when he was selected to be apart of the 2010 USA Olympic basketball team. During the Olympics Curry averaged only 5 points but hit nine three pointers in 11 games as the United States took gold. In 2012 Curry's career took had a small hindrance after Curry suffered an ankle injury that ended his 2011-2012 season. Nevertheless, Curry returned in the 2012-2013 season stronger than ever. During the 2012-2013 season Stephen Curry averaged career highs of 22.9 points and 6.9 assists per game, and scored a career high 56 points at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. He has also broken Heat guard Ray Allen's three point record hitting 272 threes. 
        The Warriors are currently leading 3 games to 1 in a playoff series against the Denver Nuggets in which Curry is averaging 27.3 points and 10 assists per game and has made 18 three pointers.
        Over the last four NBA seasons Stephen Curry has established his name as a star and a potential NBA elite player, but in many opinions he has done almost everything to secure his mark with the title of "elite."