Stephen Curry’s Most Gratifying Rookie Moment: Winning Over Monta Ellis

I have always admired the talent of Golden State Warriors' point guard Stephen Curry, but most of my respect is derived from Curry's humble spirit, his positive attitude, and his humility.

Curry recently attended a charity golf event in which he was asked what the most gratifying aspect of his rookie season had been. Curry responded by saying his ability to win over teammate Monta Ellis trumped everything else.

Come again?

Curry averaged 17.5 points per game, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists while finishing second in the NBA's Rookie of the Year voting, yet capturing the heart of Ellis was his most valued achievement?

Ellis' initial doubts about sharing the backcourt with Curry stemmed from their twin 6'3" frames, and how bigger opponents could potenti...

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