Biography

Dell Curry (born 25 June 1964), sometimes known as Wardell Stephen Curry I, was a renowned professional American basketball player who competed for NBA franchises from 1986 to 2002. 

He developed a passion for sports early on. He played baseball and basketball while in school. However, he decided to pursue basketball professionally after seeing success while playing for his school team. 

After having some success in Virginia Tech’s college-level games, Dell Curry joined the NBA and played for several franchises. He became known for being an expert at long-range shooting. He set an NBA team record for scoring during his tenure with the Charlotte Hornets.

Two of his children are currently playing in the NBA, and he is happily married to his college roommate. As a coach and analyst, Dell Curry is still involved with basketball. He established a nonprofit organization that offers training in teaching and treatment for drug misuse.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Wardell Stephen Curry
Stage Name:	Dell Curry
Born:	25 June 1964 (age 59 years old)
Place of Birth:	Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.93 m
Parents:	N/A
Siblings:	4
Wife • Spouse:	Sonya Curry (m. 1988)
Girlfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Stephen Dell, Seth Curry, Sydel Curry
Occupation:	Basketball Player
Net Worth:	$8 million

Early Life & Education

Wardell Stephen Curry was given the name Dell Curry on June 25, 1964, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States. Harrisonburg was where he spent the majority of his youth. His parents’ identities remain unknown. He was up in a small Grottoes community with four older sisters.

He has a strong passion for athletics early in life. In the Virginia town of Fort Defiance, he attended the Fort Defiance High School. He was more interested in sports than academics when he was in school. 

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While still in high school, Dell Curry won state championships in basketball and baseball. He regularly practiced shooting in his coach’s barn. He was chosen by The Texas Rangers in the high school draft. He participated in the ‘NIT’ competitions in 1983 and 1984, placing third in the latter. 

Dell Curry entered Virginia Tech after completing his education there, where he amassed 295 thefts to become the all-time leader in basketball.

Career

Dell Curry participated in baseball and basketball while attending Virginia Tech. But later in his career, he concentrated on basketball. After completing his junior 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 for his tenure at Virginia Tech were 2389 points, and 295 steals, making him the second and all-time leader in those categories, respectively. 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 choice in the 1986 NBA Draft. Before moving to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1987, he only spent one season in Utah. He played for this team during the 1987–1988 season. 

He was chosen to play for the Charlotte Hornets, one of the two newest teams included for the 1988–1989 season. Dell Curry stayed in Charlotte for the following eight years. He used to typically come off the bench during games to provide immediate offense. 

In terms of metrics like total points earned, games played, goals made/attempted, and field goal %, he continues to be among the best players in the organization. He spent one season with the Milwaukee Bucks after playing for the Charlotte Hornets, followed by three with the Toronto Raptors, before leaving the NBA. 

The outstanding stat line for Dell Curry‘s career is 11.7 points, 1.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds! 

Life After the NBA 

Even after he stopped playing basketball, Dell Curry stayed involved in the sport. He was hired as the Charlotte Bobcats franchise’s assistant coach in 2007. Prior to the start of the season, he left this position for personal reasons. 

In 2009, Dell Curry became a color analyst for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets team.

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 admitted to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in the year 2004. 
• In the history of the Charlotte Hornets, Dell Curry retired with an all-time-high score of 9,839 points. 
• The Bobby Jones Award was given to Dell in 2016 at the Athletes in Action All-Star Breakfast. This honor is presented each year during the “NBA All-Star Weekend,” this honor is presented.

Personal Life

Dell Curry wed Sonya Curry, a former volleyball player representing Virginia Tech in college. The couple has three kids. His children all share a passion for sports. 

Stephen Dell, the oldest son of Dell Curry, plays in the NBA. He represents the Golden State Warriors, while his younger kid represents the Dallas Mavericks. Like her mother, his daughter Sydel Curry plays volleyball. His son, Seth Curry, is a player Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association.

The Dell Curry Foundation is a philanthropic organization founded by Dell Curry in 1998 that focuses on helping young people by offering substance misuse counseling and educational training.

Net Worth

The American professional basketball player Dell Curry is estimated at around $8 million.

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Social Media

• Twitter: @realdellcurry
• Instagram: @Wardell5