Golden, Marcus Thompson
Golden, Marcus Thompson
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Golden
The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry

Author: Marcus Thompson

Narrator: Caz Harleaux

Unabridged: 7 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/11/2017


Synopsis

The #1 national bestseller and inside story of Steph Curry, the greatest shooter basketball has ever seen.

Golden is the first book to provide an all-access look at Steph Curry and the team that has fueled Dub Nation—by longtime Warriors beat reporter and Bay Area News Group sports columnist Marcus Thompson, the go-to expert on all things Golden State.

A lifelong Warriors fan turned insider Thompson is uniquely qualified to tell the definitive story of a singular talent, pulling back the curtain on the crazy work ethic and on-court intensity that make Curry great—and the emphasis on family and faith that keeps him grounded.

Combining the competitive grit and fun-loving spirit of his mother with the mild demeanor, easy charm, and sharp shooting of his father, former NBA player Dell Curry, Steph Curry derives support and strength from his close-knit kin and his commitment to Christianity. This hard-working, wholesome image however is both a blessing and curse in a League of big personalities. Thompson unravels the complicated underpinnings of the Steph Curry hate with a nuanced analysis of how class and complexion come into play when a child with an NBA pedigree becomes the face of a sport traditionally honed on inner-city black top and dominated by the less privileged.

With unprecedented access, Thompson draws from exclusive interviews with Steph Curry, his family, his teammates, Coach Steve Kerr, and the Warriors owners to bring readers inside the locker room and courtside with this remarkable athlete and man.

About Marcus Thompson

Marcus Thompson II is a lead columnist at The Athletic, covering the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers and Giants, and the Oakland Raiders and A’s. He was previously a sportswriter at the San Jose Mercury News and covered the Warriors exclusively as a beat writer for ten seasons. He lives with his wife, Dawn, and daughter, Sharon, in Oakland, California. He is the author of the national bestseller Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry and KD: Kevin Durant’s Relentless Pursuit to Be the Greatest.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Grace on November 04, 2017

If you want to know every last detail about the Golden State Warriors though 2016 then this is your book. I enjoyed the details about Steph Curry’s training and family and some details about the Warriors but there was a lot of repetition about some of the big series that they played. He continues to......more

Goodreads review by Favian on June 25, 2017

Although Marcus Thompson II means well, his insight into Steph Curry's ascent to superstardom is all over the place. Breaking down a story thematically has its pitfalls from a reader's perspective. It was difficult to keep track of the timeline. When he mentions Kevin Durant at the start of the para......more

Goodreads review by Barnabas on November 16, 2018

Closer to 3.5 stars, really. This more a series of vignettes than a bio or deep dive into a season. It was fascinating, and my respect for Steph went even higher. Portions were captivating and offered fantastic insights into what makes Steph such a sensation and a great basketball player. Other port......more

Goodreads review by Dean on April 23, 2017

A Steph Curry hagiography more than a biography. I didn't mind because I am a Steph fan. Being more than a casual Warrior fan didn't learn much new. Think a newer fan would probably learn more about the Warriors and the two time MVP.......more

Goodreads review by CJ on June 22, 2017

Good book but not great. It's just a little too soon for the Steph Curry story. The book mostly covers the two year period in which Curry truly ascended but that leads to it being a little repetitive. Steph deserves to have his story told, just not today.......more