Steph Curry Admits Suffering From "Impostor Syndrome"
- Stephen Curry, a four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, admitted to suffering from impostor syndrome in a recent interview.
- He explained that his underdog upbringing and stature led him not to expect an NBA career, which fuels his feelings of doubt.
- Curry has used this underdog mentality as motivation throughout his college and NBA career while building business ventures and philanthropy in Oakland.
- In the CNBC documentary ‘Curry Inc.’, Curry acknowledged that, as a human being, he sometimes struggles with self-doubt and experiences feelings similar to impostor syndrome.
- His admission highlights the internal pressures Curry faces despite his success as a record-setting shooter and public figure.
16 Articles
16 Articles

Steph Curry Talks Mental Health Struggles Of Dealing With Impostor Syndrome & NBA Ownership Dreams
Source: Tim Warner / Getty Mental health awareness is essential for everyone, even if you’re considered the best shooter in NBA history, a millionaire, and a solid family man with Ayesha Curry by your side. Steph Curry is revealing that he, too, gets caught up in his own thoughts sometimes, just like everyone else. The Golden State Warrior sat with CNBC, admitting, “I’m human like everybody. You have doubts about yourself, or you have impostor …
Steph Curry Admits He's Had Impostor Syndrome 'at Times' in His Career: 'I'm Human'
The two-time NBA MVP revealed he still deals with doubts Jerritt Clark/Getty for Gentleman's Cut Steph Curry in February 2025NEED TO KNOWThe two-time NBA MVP told CNBC’s Alex Sherman he “still” struggles with impostor syndromeIn March, Steph Curry became the first NBA player to reach 4,000 career 3-pointersThe Golden State Warriors star player shares four children with wife Ayesha CurrySteph Curry might be one of the greatest basketball players …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage