Steph Curry's Early Struggles and Rise

Steph Curry’s rise from benchwarmer to basketball god was forged in fire — literally, under the harsh eye of his first coach, Keith Smart, who bench him in crunch time and called him “Chicken Curry.” But Steph refused to change his game, trusting his destiny even as turnovers piled up and defenses struggled. Jeremy Lin, a rookie witness, recalls Steph’s unwavering belief — and how Smart’s brutal coaching, while well-intentioned, nearly derailed his path. When Smart was fired in 2011, the Warriors embraced Steph’s shooting brilliance under Mark Jackson, who’d already hailed him as part of a historic backcourt. Today, Curry’s legacy — four rings, two MVPs, twelve All-Stars — proves Lin was right: greatness was never in doubt, even if the world didn’t see it yet. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e349fe20035e0287