An inference is a conclusion that you make based on evidence and reasoning. The biography below provides a lot of information about Steph Curry, the famous basketball player. Using the facts provided you will be able to infer some things about him that aren’t in the piece. Read about Steph and then write three inferences on the Google Form below.
Steph Curry: Superstar, On and Off the Court
Steph Curry was born in Akron, Ohio but grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. He grew
up watching his dad, a pro NBA player, and practiced with him when he could. When
his dad was traveling with his team he trained with his mom, a former college volleyball
player. Despite his efforts, people didn’t think Steph Curry would ever make the NBA
because of his small frame. That didn't stop him. What he lacked in height he made up
for in shooting ability and ball handling skills. As a sophomore in college, he led the
nation with the highest average points per game. He went on to be the seventh pick in
the NBA draft, selected by the California team, the Golden State Warriors. After receiving
Most Valuable Player honors and helping the Warriors win the NBA championship in
2015, Curry led the team to a league-record 73 wins the following season. In May 2016,
Curry became the first person to be named Most Valuable Player by unanimous vote in
NBA history, and one of only 11 players to win the MVP award two years in a row.
In his MVP speech, Steph said:
"I never really set out to change the game. I never thought that would happen in my
career. What I wanted to do was just be myself. ... I know it inspires a lot of the next
generation, a lot of people who love the game of basketball to value the skill of it, value
the fact that you can work every single day to get better. You've got to be able to put
the time and the work. That's how I got here, that's how I continue to get better every
single day."
In addition to his stellar basketball career, Steph is a loyal husband and father. One
of his teammates, Shaun Livingston said this about Steph’s character: "His faith, his
beliefs, and his value system is unprecedented.” Another teammate, Draymond Green
spoke to Steph’s authenticity when he said, "His persona, his character, fans take
notice of that. He's probably one of, if not the most, beloved NBA players. And
everything you see is not a façade — it's really him. That means a lot to fans."
Both on and off the court, Steph is a superstar. He is widely considered to be one of
the top five players in the NBA and it’s still early in his career.
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