SAN FRANCISCO --The final pregame introduction belonged to Stephen Curry. The MVP trophy at the end, Curry heaved that high in the air, too, in a fitting finish to his special All-Star Game at home.
His arena. His fans. His shining moment — the latest one on his list.
Curry earned this well-deserved fanfare in what has been a remarkable run from Oakland to San Francisco for the Golden State Warriors star.
Curry scored the first points of the final on a 3-pointer and later hit from half court, running down the other way to chest-bump rapper Mistah F.A.B. along one baseline. He helped Shaq's OGs beat Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 on Sunday, scoring 12 points on four 3-pointers.
Fans at Chase Center chanted «MVP! MVP!» as he received the trophy.
An Olympic gold medal in August, then an All-Star victory in the Bay Area six months later. Next month, he will celebrate his 37th birthday.
Curry took a moment during a break midgame, grabbed the mic and shared how «blessed» he felt having the All-Star Game on his court at 5-year-old Chase Center — something the Golden State Warriors envisioned from the start.
Curry kicked a ball to Anthony Edwards before beginning his pregame shooting routine — minus his regular passer, Warriors assistant coach Bruce Fraser.
Shaquille O'Neal drafted Curry and his teammates for the All-Star competition, facing Candace's Rising Stars in the first game in the new format for the NBA's midseason classic.
No quarters, no clock, first one to 40 points.
This was a fitting finish for Curry after a jam-packed weekend of parties, practice and community outreach.
It marked Curry's 11th All-Star selection and 10th appearance.
This moment clearly meant so much to Curry, whose birthday is March 14. He appeared
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