Why does Stephen Curry wear the number 30?

It's a family thing. Stephen Curry and his younger brother Seth both wear #30 in the NBA as a tribute to their father and the lessons they learned from him as a parent and as a basketball player. read more

Best Answer: Their father Dell Curry of the hornets wore that number back in the 90's deadly three point shooter but not as good overall as Stephen. read more

Stephen Curry may be the most famous player to ever wear the number 30 in the NBA. The reigning MVP has popularised the number around the world with his form over the past two seasons. Having won the NBA's most prestigious individual award last year, he has been tipped to become the first ever player to be unanimously voted the winner as he reclaims the prize later in the month. read more

Curry wanted to wear No. 30 in high school because that's the number his father Dell Curry, wore throughout his NBA career. Thankfully for him, Davidson and the Warriors have a more robust equipment program so Curry has been able to wear No. 30 in honor of his father well after his high school days. read more