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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry named for 2024 NBA All-Star Game | Pro Hub of News

Stephen Curry, the guard for the Golden State Warriors, has secured a spot as a reserve in the 73rd National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game, marking his 10th appearance in the prestigious event.

This season, Curry has demonstrated impressive stats, averaging 27.5 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds across 41 games. Notably, he earned recognition as the Week 2 Western Conference Player of the Week and currently leads the NBA in both three-point field goals made and free throw percentage.

Despite missing last year’s game due to injury, Curry has been a consistent presence at NBA All-Star Weekend events, having participated in 11 of the previous 12 campaigns. Over his career, he has maintained strong performance averages of 22.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.4 steals in 28.2 minutes of play during his eight appearances.

In the 2022 All-Star Game, Curry’s standout performance earned him the title of the Most Valuable Player after scoring an impressive 50 points, including sinking 16 three-point field goals, during Team LeBron’s victory over Team Durant.

Throughout his career, Curry has showcased his skills in various All-Star Weekend competitions. He has competed in the Three-Point Contest seven times, emerging victorious in 2015 and 2021. Additionally, he has participated in the Shooting Stars Competition (2014 and 2015), the Rising Stars Challenge (2010 and 2011), and the Skills Challenge, where he clinched victory in 2011.

The 73rd NBA All-Star Game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, February 18, at 5 PM Pacific Standard Time at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The game will feature the traditional format of the Eastern Conference versus the Western Conference, promising an exciting showdown for basketball fans worldwide.