Steph Curry Admits Suffering From "Impostor Syndrome"
- Stephen Curry, a 37-year-old two-time NBA MVP and four-time champion, admitted to experiencing impostor syndrome in a June 2, 2025, CNBC interview.
- Curry attributed his impostor syndrome to his lifelong underdog mentality shaped by watching his father Dell Curry's NBA career and not expecting to play professionally himself.
- The interview was part of CNBC's documentary 'Curry Inc.', which explores Curry's career, business ventures, and ongoing self-doubt amid his achievements.
- Curry admitted that, like many people, he sometimes struggles with self-doubt and feelings of impostor syndrome, while also reflecting on whether he is living up to his full potential in all areas of his life.
- This disclosure highlights the pressures Curry faces balancing NBA stardom, business, and family while striving for equity and personal growth beyond basketball.
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