Davidson Phenom Stephen Curry Wears Testimony on His Shoes
ESPN.com has the intriguing story:
"I can do all things."Read entire story HERE.
If you write that in black ink on your red Nike sneakers and step out onto the floor at the NCAA tournament, you'd better be able to back up words like that.
And so far, Stephen Curry has done just that. Davidson's sophomore guard is the unquestioned star of March Madness 2008, leading the Cinderella Wildcats out of a No. 10 seed to within a win of the Final Four with a trip of stirring upset victories over Gonzaga, Georgetown and Wisconsin. And he's has put up gigantic numbers in the process, averaging a tournament-leading 34.3 ppg on 50.8 percent shooting. In the second half of Friday night's Sweet 16 contest against the Big Ten champions, he personally outscored Wisconsin 22-20....
But as for the writing on his shoes, it's certainly not the product of a me-first mentality or an overblown ego lurking beneath a shell of false modesty. There just wasn't enough room on the sole to finish the quote.
"Oh, that," Curry said. "It's Philippians 4:13. 'I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.' It's always been one of my favorite Bible verses. … I realize that what I do on the floor isn't a measure of my own strength. Having that there keeps me focused on the game, a constant reminder of who I'm playing for."
And as the modest star's accomplishments grow, so too does his status as a basketball-playing role model. If Friday night's enormous crowd at Ford Field was any indication, there are already young children out there who aspire to be the next Steph Curry, kids who already own his No. 30 jersey.
"Don't play for anybody other than your family, or God, or whatever you believe in," said Curry when asked if he had any advice to offer. "It's easy to get caught up in playing for the crowd, trying to play a game you're not capable of. I found myself doing that a little bit in high school and early in my college career. I try harder not to do things that are over my head, not do anything too special. I'm more of a blue-collar guy."
Labels: College Basketball, Stephen Curry, Testimony
posted by Ken Fields at 9:41 PM
8 Comments:
So does this mean that you will be rooting for Curry against Kansas?
Yah, right Mike... What is your fearless prediction on the Cubs this year?
Derek,
Probably winning the NL Central and finding a way to win the pennant and then losing in the W.S. against Boston or some other AL team.
But I could be wrong :-).
Maybe some day we will see an all Chicago World Series... Putting Kerry Wood in as a closer was their best option. He still has some good stuff, he can give you two strong innings. Sorry, but I am a White Sox fan, I'm hoping we can compete with the Tigers and Indians but it all depends upon our pitching. We can put up some runs, but that isn't enough to win a division or World Series. Just maybe this will be your year...
How in the world did the conversation shift from Stephen Curry to the Cubs?
Glad I did not know this about Curry last night. It would have made rooting against him even harder. However, Rock Chalk Jayhawk.
Smells great to be in San Antonio.
WB
Hey WB, are you a Royals fan? Or just not a baseball fan at all... On a side note, really appreciate your family up here. They are a tremendous encouragement.
I am a Royals fan. I was a fan from way back in the days of George Brett, Amos Otis, Willie Wilson, Frank White, Fred Patek...
We try to go to a game or two each year, although with the kids, not all of them are that interested in baseball.
I am glad my family can be of encouragement. I tend to think I have a pretty cool family. Just don't let dad tell too many jokes. Otherwise you will hear the same ones over again.
I here ya...
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