New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce Listen Now: Mind the Game - The Stephen Curry Interview
May 1, 2026
Stephen Curry, the NBA sharpshooter who changed shooting range and ball-handling, shares quick anecdotes about his father’s influence and rewiring his high school shot. He talks one-piece motion, catch-and-shoot mechanics, building range and creativity, and balancing strength work with shooting touch. Short, technical, and full of basketball detail.
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Early Inspiration From Reggie Miller
- Stephen Curry modeled parts of his play on Reggie Miller and copied off-ball movement from him as a kid.
- Curry watched a preseason game in Indian Wells as a rookie and said he used to run around in a Reggie jersey practicing moves and off-ball cuts.
Learning Quick Release From His Father
- Curry tells how his dad (Dell Curry) influenced his quick release and he copied the high arc but adapted his own form.
- He describes practicing one-handed and left-handed passes and keeping elements he liked while creating a form that felt comfortable.
Rebuild Comfort To Master New Mechanics
- Curry recommends being willing to break down comfortable mechanics to rebuild a better form when necessary.
- He admitted initial resistance to changing his high-school 'slingshot' shot but followed his dad's guidance to remake his form.