Stephen Curry Enters the 2009 NBA Draft
April 23, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Basketball
Stephen Curry took his time making his decision. On Thursday, he revealed that he will be leaving Davidson to make the leap into the NBA.
While at Davidson, Curry was one of the most exciting players in the nation to watch. The son of former NBA player Dell Curry, the Davidson junior averaged 28.6 points, 5.6 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game, while shooting 45.4% from the field, 38.7% from beyond the three-point arc and 87.6% at the free throw line.
Stephen Curry, 2009 NBA Draft (Image: Newscom)
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, Curry is projected to play point guard on the NBA level. While he’s not a natural playmaker, his scoring and shooting abilities aren’t in question. Just like his father, Curry has an amazing shooting touch that he can release with lightning quickness.
Most 2009 NBA mock drafts have Curry going in the first half of the first round. There’s also some speculation that Curry could ultimately be a top-five pick in the draft.
