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Stephen Curry Didn't Think He'd Be an NBA Player

Stephen Curry Didn't Think He'd Be an NBA Player

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Young Hollywood hits up NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles where Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is mentoring young basketball fans during the Jr. NBA event! Steph tells us what it was like for himself growing up with aspirations in the sport he loves, plus he reveals the one thing he'd love for this birthday!

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What's up guys? Leslie Robbins here for Young Hollywood. Welcome to NBA All-Star weekend here in Los Angeles. Steph, so here you are playing with the kids, shooting hoops with the kids. Take me back to when you were a kid and you knew that you were NBA bound.

Stephen Curry

Oh, I didn't know when I was a kid. I just, uh, love to play basketball. I think that's uh, the thing that uh, the game will keep on giving to you next generation, no matter where you're from. Uh, what your background is. You can enjoy playing at whatever level you want to and I think, uh, that's kind of what today is about.

Young Hollywood

Now you have a birthday coming up. You have two championships. What do you get a guy who has everything?

Stephen Curry

Uh, I think just time. Like for me, I get to spend time with people that I that I appreciate that I love. So that's that's that's the best thing. Time is uh, that's that's precious.

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FAQ

What event is Stephen Curry attending?+
Stephen Curry is attending the Jr. NBA event at NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
Did Stephen Curry always know he would be an NBA player?+
No, Stephen Curry stated he didn't know when he was a kid that he would be NBA bound.
What does Stephen Curry want for his birthday?+
Stephen Curry wants time to spend with people he appreciates and loves for his birthday.
What message does Stephen Curry have about basketball?+
Stephen Curry believes the game of basketball will keep on giving to the next generation, no matter their background, allowing them to enjoy playing at any level.

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