Early in Stephen Curry's career, many basketball experts and coaches criticized his shooting form. They believed Curry's release point was too low and his shooting motion wasn't standard enough. However, Curry stuck to his shooting style and eventually became one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. His quick release and long-range shooting ability changed modern basketball, making three-pointers an important part of the game. Curry's success proves that sometimes breaking traditional rules and finding what works for you is more important than following standards.

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• In high school, Curry's shooting form was criticized by some coaches as not being standard enough
• In college, his shooting form was questioned again, but Curry stuck to his way
• Curry's shooting release is extremely fast, taking only about 0.4 seconds from catch to release
• In the 2015-16 season, he made 402 three-pointers, an NBA record
• Curry is the only player in NBA history to make over 400 three-pointers in a single season
• In 2016, he was unanimously voted regular season MVP, the only unanimous MVP in NBA history
• Curry has won 4 championship rings in his career, all with the Warriors
• He helped the Warriors win championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022
• Curry is the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history, with a career three-point percentage of 42.8%
• In 2021, he surpassed Ray Allen to become the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made
• Curry's long-range shooting ability changed opponents' defensive strategies, expanding the defensive range beyond the three-point line
• In the 2016 Finals, although the Warriors lost to the Cavaliers, Curry showed tenacious willpower
• Curry's father, Dell Curry, was also an NBA player who won the Sixth Man of the Year award
• In college, he helped Davidson College reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament, making school history
• Curry's quick release and accurate shooting often create unexpected scoring opportunities in games
• He is the only player in NBA history to win both the scoring title and championship in the same season (2015-16)