Dell Curry

Date of Birth: June 25, 1964

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Wardell Stephen “Dell” Curry Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who is best known for his career in the NBA, where he played from 1986 to 2002. Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Curry grew up in Grottoes, Virginia, and attended Fort Defiance High School. He quickly made a name for himself as a standout athlete, excelling in both basketball and baseball. Curry chose to focus on basketball and went on to have a stellar college career at Virginia Tech, where he led the Hokies to an NCAA Tournament appearance in 1985 and earned Metro Conference Player of the Year honors in 1986. Curry was selected by the Utah Jazz with the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 1986 NBA Draft. He later played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Charlotte Hornets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Toronto Raptors. Dell is perhaps best remembered for his time with the Charlotte Hornets, where he became the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and was awarded the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1994. Known for his sharpshooting ability, Curry finished his career with over 12,000 points and nearly 1,250 three-pointers made. After retiring from professional basketball, Dell Curry became a successful broadcaster, serving as a color commentator for the Charlotte Hornets. He is also active in charitable work, founding the Dell Curry Foundation, which focuses on youth development and education.

5 Interesting Facts about Dell Curry

1. Dell Curry was the Charlotte Hornets’ all-time leading scorer until Kemba Walker broke his record in 2018.

2. He won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1994.

3. Dell Curry and his wife, Sonya, are the parents of NBA stars Stephen Curry and Seth Curry.

4. Curry was also an outstanding baseball player in high school and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in 1982.

5. He founded the Dell Curry Foundation, which focuses on educational and drug-abuse prevention programs for youth.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dell Curry

1. “I always wanted to be a professional athlete. It was just a matter of figuring out which sport.”

2. “The most important thing I can do is to support my kids in whatever they choose to do.”

3. “I took pride in being consistent and reliable for my team.”

4. “Basketball has given me so much, and I feel it’s important to give back.”

5. “Watching my sons play in the NBA is one of the greatest joys of my life.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Dell Curry achieved is estimated to be around $8 million.

Children

Dell Curry and his wife, Sonya Curry, have three children: 1. Stephen Curry – Born on March 14, 1988, Stephen is a professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors and a two-time NBA MVP. 2. Seth Curry – Born on August 23, 1990, Seth is also a professional basketball player, currently with the Dallas Mavericks. 3. Sydel Curry – Born on October 20, 1994, Sydel played volleyball at Elon University and is married to NBA player Damion Lee.