Stephen Curry’s career took a dramatic turn fourteen years ago today when the Golden State Warriors selected him seventh overall on a historic day in NBA history. At the time, nobody could have predicted that Curry and the Warriors team would enter a revolutionary new phase.

After being chosen in the 2009 NBA Draft, Stephen Curry had great expectations coming into the league because of his basketball heritage and remarkable shooting abilities (his father, Dell Curry, was also an NBA player). Few, though, could have foreseen the influence he would have on the match and the league at large.

Curry’s distinct style of play and unmatched shooting ability enthralled spectators and confused opponents from the minute he took the court. By stretching defences and changing the definition of a decent shot, Curry changed the game with his lightning-fast release and apparently limitless range. Fans enjoyed watching him play because of his incredible ball handling abilities, shooting ability, and court vision, which made him a nightmare for opponents.

Curry has had an indisputable impact on the game over the years. He broke all records, even his own, and established new benchmarks for long-range shooting. Because of his ability to make three-pointers from well beyond the arc, teams all around the league are now utilising more outside shooting and space in their lineups, completely changing the way the game is played.

Curry’s influence went beyond his personal achievements. His basketball acumen and leadership skills helped the Warriors achieve unheard-of levels of success. He and his brilliant colleagues helped the Warriors win three titles in 2015, 2017, and 2018 and make five straight trips to the NBA Finals from 2015 to 2019. With Curry and fellow sharpshooter Klay Thompson, the team played a dynamic brand of basketball known as “Splash Brothers,” which completely changed the way teams handled offence.

In addition to his accomplishments on the court, Curry has won over admirers all around the world with his contagious energy and modest demeanour. He is now regarded as a role model for budding basketball players due to his remarkable abilities as well as his work ethic, sportsmanship, and generosity. Curry’s influence is felt off the court as well, since he utilises his position to further humanitarian causes and improve the community.

Stephen Curry will always have a lasting impact on basketball, even fourteen years after the Warriors selected him in the first round. He has cemented his status as one of the all-time greats and made a lasting impression on the game. He is a great icon of the game because of his leadership qualities, impact on shooting, and charismatic storytelling.

The saying “the rest is history” takes on a whole new meaning as supporters think back on that fateful day when Curry was selected by the Warriors with the seventh overall pick. Curry’s journey from draft day to multiple NBA championships and game-changing success is evidence of his skill, perseverance, and everlasting love for the game.