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United States Eddy Curry is an NBA champion and former professional basketball player who transitioned from a high school standout to a seasoned athlete and now serves as a mentor and content creator.
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Former NBA player Eddy Curry joins Project Max athlete board. Curry played for the Chicago Bulls until 2005 and then the New York Knicks from 2005 to 2010.
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Eddy Curry contributes articles and content to The Players' Tribune, sharing personal stories and insights from his life and career.
Eddy Anthony Curry Jr. was born on December 5, 1982, in Harvey, Illinois. His athletic career began in an unconventional way, as he initially aspired to be a gymnast. Curry did not start playing basketball until the seventh grade. He quickly developed into a formidable player, leading Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois, to a second-place finish in the IHSA State Playoffs in 2001. During his senior year, Curry averaged 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 blocks per game, earning him the title of 2001 Illinois Mr. Basketball. He was also recognized as a McDonald’s All-American MVP in 2001, scoring 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocked shots in the All-American game, and was named a PARADE High School Player of the Year. His exceptional high school performance attracted national attention, making him one of the most promising young talents in basketball at the time.
Curry forewent college and entered the 2001 NBA draft, where the Chicago Bulls selected him as the fourth overall pick. His rookie year saw limited play, but he demonstrated significant improvement in his second season (2002–03), leading the NBA in field goal percentage (58.5%). He continued to be a key player for the Bulls until 2005. Following his time with Chicago, Curry moved to the New York Knicks, where he played from 2005 to 2010. During the 2006–07 season, he reached career highs, averaging 19.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 34.9 minutes per game, and notably scored a career-best 43 points in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. He later played for the Miami Heat during the 2011–12 season, where he was part of the NBA championship team.
After his tenure with the Heat, Curry had a brief stint with the Dallas Mavericks in 2012 before moving overseas to play for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls in China (2012–2013) and the Zhuhai Wolf Warriors in the ASEAN Basketball League (2018–2019). Throughout his career, Curry maintained a career average of 12.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks per game. Post-NBA, he has engaged in mentoring, motivational speaking, podcast hosting, and entrepreneurship, focusing on sharing his experiences and insights from his professional basketball journey.
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