Stephen Curry achieved a significant accomplishment in his already illustrious basketball career. The 34-year-old received his first NBA Finals MVP award last season when the Boston Celtics were absolutely annihilated by the Golden State Warriors to win the championship.
The American Celebrity Championship was won by “The Golden Boy” this time around in Tahoe, Nevada, on Sunday thanks to Curry’s remarkable performance throughout the tournament featured a hole-in-one on the second day and a captivating eagle to conclude his play. The NBA player had never won before in this competition thus earning him some spectacular plaudits from old pals.
Warriors’ teammate Andre Iguodala calls Stephen Curry the “greatest athlete of our lifetime”
The Warriors veteran forward expressed on social media after witnessing Curry’s performance on the green solidified him as the “greatest athlete of our lifetime.” Stephen demonstrated that he is much more than just an outstanding basketball player by winning the ACC golf event on Sunday.
Andre Iguodala calls Stephen Curry the greatest athlete of our lifetime 👀
Agree or disagree? pic.twitter.com/y2GCr5WTTG
— De🅿️ressed Warriors Fan 💔 (@GoIdenState) July 16, 2023
He then celebrated the victory with his son Canon. Curry discussed the tournament at a news conference prior to its beginning. “I am always excited to be here. I love the event so much. It’s become- a kind of family tradition with me, my dad, and my brother in the field,” he declared.
Stephen Curry, amidst his busy schedule, embraces his passion for golf, frequently indulging in a few rounds on the course as an enthusiastic player impressing his buddies all around like Andre “Iggy” Iguodala.
How did Stephen Curry and Andre Iguodala become good friends?
Golden State Warriors earned notable standing in the NBA over the past ten years by winning five consecutive NBA championships. Of the five Finals they participated in over the past ten years, the Warriors, headed by Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala, and Klay Thompson, won three championships.
Players on the team came together to form an elite group that got along well both on and off the field. After joining the Warriors in 2013, Andre Iguodala rapidly grew closer to his NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player mate. The two were crucial in helping their team win three championships.
Iguodala left the Warriors in 2019, but he never lost his admiration for the 10-time NBA Player of the Month. After joining the team in the summer, he is now back together with the Warriors. Curry recently shared how Iguodala introduced the Warriors squad to the idea of investments.
“When he (Andre Iguodala) came from Denver in 2013, he came with passion behind it and some connections and he started to pique everybody’s interest,” Steph said.
