Following the 2013 NBA Draft, in which Seth Curry went undrafted, the Duke product had signed non-guaranteed, 10-day and Summer League contracts with six NBA organizations over a two-season span, ending in July 2015. Curry had shown flashes of brilliance in the NBA Development League though, scoring 36 points in his D-League debut and averaging 20-plus points in his two seasons in the D-League.
A 24-point average in the 2015 NBA Summer League with the New Orleans Pelicans earned No. 30 his first guaranteed deal, as the Kings picked the long-range specialist up for the 2015-16 NBA season.
In his first double-digit minute game with Sacramento, Curry stole the show with eight consecutive points in a one-minute, twelve-second span of play. While early in the season, the performance was indicative of the success the young guard would see down the line.
Over the course of the team’s final 10 games, Seth averaged 30 minutes, 15.5 points and 4.1 assists per contest, making a splash in national headlines while quickly becoming a fan favorite in Sactown.
Key Moment
Curry electrified the Sleep Train Arena crowd in the midst of a then career-high 21-point performance versus the Miami Heat with a clutch triple in the game’s final minutes.
No. 30 played with an incredible confidence and unique swagger following his scoring outburst versus Miami, tallying double-digit points in each of the squad’s remaining six games while performing several highlight worthy plays.
Quotables
On his late season performance: “People who have actually watched me know I can do this and have seen this before. Whether it was in the D-League, Summer League, whatever the case may be. I’m just trying take the opportunities that I get and show who I am. This isn’t anything new to me.”
DeMarcus Cousins on Curry’s season: “When he got his opportunity, he took advantage of it. The guy can play. I’m just happy he’s able to put his talents on display. He’s a super talented guy.”
On the offseason: “I still have a lot to work on and a lot of improvements to make going into the offseason.”
Looking Forward
Building off of an impressive end to the season, Curry is determined to take his game to new heights in the 2016-17 campaign.
In 44 total games in ’15-'16, the sharpshooter ranked among the League’s best in three-point percentage for players who had taken 100-plus attempts at 45 percent. No. 30 showcased his defensive abilities and consistent offensive contributions in the team’s final games, setting the standard for what fans may see from the young shooter next season.
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