As if his trophy cabinet wasn’t already full, Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry received another honor to add to his still-growing basketball legacy.

The Professional Basketball Writers Association (PBWA) announced Wednesday that the superstar and two-time NBA MVP is the latest winner of the Magic Johnson Award.

“Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has won the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, which honors the NBA player who best combines excellence on the court with teamwork and grace in dealing with the media media and fans,” said a statement released by PBWA.

“Off the court, Curry has always promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness with journalists covering the NBA,” the statement added.

This is not the first time Stephen Curry has won this award. He first took it home in 2016 – the same year he won his second league MVP award.

He now joins a very exclusive club of many Magic Johnson Award winners, including Damian Lillard, who won it in 2017 and 2020, and Shane Battier, who took home the award in 2007 and 2013.

Curry’s new Magic Johnson Award, first won by Ray Allen of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2000, further proves that the Warriors point guard is not only one of the greatest players to ever play in the NBA. is also one of the most humble superstars.

Earning two NBA MVPs and a pair of Magic Johnson Awards goes a long way in confirming his impressive ability on the court while remaining a beloved figure among the media and fans alike.

Stephen Curry emerged as the winner of the award from a group of five outstanding finalists, including Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat, Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers, Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves and DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls.

Although the Warriors failed to make the NBA playoffs this season as they were eliminated by the Sacramento Kings in the Kickoff Tournament, there is no denying Curry’s incredible play on the court.

During the 2023-24 NBA season, Curry is averaging 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 45.0% from the field and 40.8% on shoot from the 3-point line.

His shot count has mostly decreased compared to previous seasons, but he is still a deadly offensive force, constantly causing headaches for opposing defenses.

Despite his team’s struggles, Curry was good enough to earn his 10th career All-Star nod in the 2023-24 campaign.

Stephen Curry, who turned 36 last March, still has two years left on the current contract extension he signed with the Warriors for $215.35 million in 2021.

Curry still dreams of adding his four NBA rings, but the window may be closing.

At his age and with the uncertainty on Golden State’s current roster, especially regarding Klay Thompson’s future with the Dubs, Curry is at the stage where he will need more help to carry yet another championship for the only franchise he has played for so far. during his NBA career.

Curry entered the NBA in 2009 when he was selected seventh overall by the Warriors in the first round of that year’s draft.