2015 Year in Review: Stephen Curry

From Being Overlooked to MVP

May 4, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry with the 2014-2015 NBA Most Valuable Player trophy at the Oakland Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Curry did whatever he wanted on the court on a nightly basis and he earned the hardware to prove it.

He beat out Harden convincingly and was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. He became the first Warrior to win the award since Wilt Chamberlain.

He averaged 24 points on 48% shooting from the field in 2015. He dished out 7.6 assists per contest and added nearly 4 rebounds per game as well. He did this while leading his Warriors to an NBA-best 67 wins.

Anytime a player wins MVP, it’s a big deal. It’s a testament to their hard work and natural ability. But Curry’s might have meant a little bit more considering the journey. It’s remarkable when you think about all of the obstacles he had to overcome to reach that point. Even before he stepped on an NBA court, he had to re-invent his jumpshot in high-school. He then was overlooked by every major Division I school, including his father’s alma-mater.

Once he did reach the NBA–after 6 picks went before him–Curry had to pass even more tests. He had to deal with incompetent coaching while having trouble growing while Monta Ellis held him back. Then the ankle injuries. At times it felt like Curry would never get it together.

But he did. And he had one of the most magical seasons any of us have witnessed. And the MVP was the cherry on top for Stephen Curry, the individual.