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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.
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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books; Reprint edition (October 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1501147846
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1501147845
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.8 x 9 inches
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Sports writer. Author. Raised by Oakland. Groomed by Clark Atlanta. Refined by my wife. HBCU product. Addicted to television. And ties. And ginger.

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Customers find the book to be a great read about Steph Curry, with one noting it provides wonderful insight into the heart of a champion. Moreover, the writing is well done and the content is easy to read, making it an entertaining read about the game of basketball. However, the narrative quality receives mixed reviews, with several customers describing it as disjointed.

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52 customers mention "Readability"52 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as wonderful and a great read about Steph Curry, with several mentioning they loved to read it every night.

"Being a GSW fan as well as a Steph Curry fan I thoroughly enjoyed this book...." Read more

"...It's a must read for any hoops fan, and especially those who love a story about an underdog who was dismissed and written off repeatedly until his..." Read more

"Excellent behind the scenes analysis of Steph Curry...." Read more

"...I wish this book were longer because I loved to read it every night...." Read more

27 customers mention "Insight"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and inspiring, with one customer specifically noting how it provides a wonderful look into the heart of a champion.

"...who was dismissed and written off repeatedly until his talent, perseverance, dedication, and faith made him one of the all time greats...." Read more

"...I also have a much better understanding of his congenial nature and the reason other players want to play on his team...." Read more

"...This is a great look at Steph Curry and the upbringing that led to his humble (off court anyway) superstardom...." Read more

"...in this book made me love him more, especially the rare anecdotes about his family life...." Read more

20 customers mention "Writing quality"17 positive3 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer mentioning they finished it in one sitting.

"...Still a quick and easy read that I highly recommend for any Steph Curry fan or Warriors fan or anyone wanting to see a refreshing story of a..." Read more

"...novel--clear structure, delicious subplots, gripping narrative, and sharp prose. And unlike the Curry book, the James book is wonderfully arranged...." Read more

"This book is very well written about the life of my favorite basketball player!!..." Read more

"Marcus Thompson is so good at writing that I had to chew on each chapter time and time again. Fun, detailed, insightful...." Read more

10 customers mention "Entertainment value"8 positive2 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, describing it as a fun game to play, with one customer noting that the first half is bright and joyful.

"...to the status of a team sport, a home-town game - a game that is fun to play and a joy to watch, and which unites a community for the good." Read more

"...book reads like an expertly written novel--clear structure, delicious subplots, gripping narrative, and sharp prose...." Read more

"...This book was so entertaing and every single page is filled with amazing facts and cool details...." Read more

"...Fun, detailed, insightful. [Spoiler Alert!!!] The first half is bright and joyful, all about the miraculous rise of Steph...." Read more

6 customers mention "Basketball player"6 positive0 negative

Customers describe Steph Curry as the greatest shooter of all time and one of the best basketball players.

"...success he was chosen by the Warriors & has become the greatest shooter of all time...." Read more

"...A good overview of how and why he is such a good ball player." Read more

"...Book helps to show the strengths and resolves of this amazing young man!" Read more

"Must read for any GSW fan and NBA fan at that. Great job by Marcus. Steph Curry... the real MVP!" Read more

6 customers mention "Narrative quality"3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the narrative quality of the book, with some finding it a good story while others describe it as disjointed.

"Marcus Thompson did a great job of describing Stephen Curry's story...." Read more

"...It's more bumper cars than rise. There's no common thread to the narrative, and even the chapter topics make little sense...." Read more

"Good story of a great player and better person...." Read more

"...I would’ve grabbed at the book fair in elementary school: an overly gushing narrative, pandering to the subject on every page...." Read more

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  • mkt
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great understand of how Steph became who he is today
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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    Being a GSW fan as well as a Steph Curry fan I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author covered many aspects of his life I didn’t know about until I read this book. Today he’s known as the superstar we see on the basketball court but there’s so much more behind that star that made him who is today. This book includes interviews by his family & coach. Steph wasn’t made to play basketball. At 6’3” he was unlikely to succeed. He struggled in high school but showed humility not every player has but gave him the drive that got him into a college not known to the basketball world. Steph changed that. His hard work along with his humility paid off as his drove his team to the Sweet 16. This was a shock to the college basketball world. He has a drive like no other sports player I’ve known of. His Christian upbringing played a role in this as well as the tremendous amount of support by his parents. He endured the racism of a biracial family. Due to his college success he was chosen by the Warriors & has become the greatest shooter of all time. He may appear to be arrogant to some but he has true humility many have no idea exists. The author writes this book in a way that is easy to follow & this book would be an easy read for a young reader. I definitely recommend!
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  • Oliver Demuth
    5.0 out of 5 stars MT2 is the TK of his generation but better
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017
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    Marcus Thompson II is the Tim Kawakami of his generation. His insights into bay area sports and especially the Golden State Warriors are second to none. Like Tim Kawakami before him, Marcus reports and writes for the people. Reading Marcus' work feels like being inside the locker room with his many keen observations and opinions on people, personalities, and hoop. Nobody has built a stronger relationship with or has more access to Stephen Curry. For this reason, Golden: The Miraculous Rise of Steph Curry will become "The Jordan Rules" of the modern era of the NBA. It's a must read for any hoops fan, and especially those who love a story about an underdog who was dismissed and written off repeatedly until his talent, perseverance, dedication, and faith made him one of the all time greats. If you like the NBA, GS Warriors, Steph Curry, Marcus Thompson II, or even Tim Kawakami, then Golden belongs on your bookshelf.
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  • Littlebit
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2022
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    Was a gift for a sports fan. He enjoyed it.
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  • JP Townes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Written very well
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
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    My mother and son enjoyed the book and completed together.
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  • Joseph Boenzi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Learning how Steph Curry has changed basketball for the better
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2018
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    Just before the release of "Golden", I saw an interview with sports columnist and author Marcus Thompson II on NBC Bay Area Sports. I preordered the book and read it quickly during the 2016-2017 NBA season. I just completed a second read now.

    As a sports writer, Marcus Thompson offers more than a biographical study; he analyzes many aspects of two-time MVP Steph Curry's family upbringing, training, character and challenges that have made him a game-changer for pro basketball in the second decade of the 21st century. Curry, at 6' 3" was considered two small to compete in the NBA. There were many who dismissed him, even when he was breaking records. Not only did Curry prove the experts wrong, in many ways, Steph Curry has changed the Golden State Warriors and the NBA. This is what makes Marcus Thompson's study a must read (I feel) for parents and coaches, for Curry and the Warriors have returned basketball to the status of a team sport, a home-town game - a game that is fun to play and a joy to watch, and which unites a community for the good.
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  • Steve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on many levels, Curry the man, Curry the ball player and the Warriors’
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
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    Excellent behind the scenes analysis of Steph Curry. Already, now, when I watch him play I realize how much effort he puts into his practice routines. I also have a much better understanding of his congenial nature and the reason other players want to play on his team. Marcus Thompson wrote this book both with passion and attention to detail. Marcus, thank you for making Steph Curry closer to us as readers and for giving us a multi dimensional view of him, his basketball, and of Warriors’ Basketball. Great book!
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  • Terry
    3.0 out of 5 stars Curry No Head Case
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2017
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    You get the impressed that Step Curry worked very hard by what he has achieved. He doesn't have a big ego like many stars in the NBA and he has proven that by allowing Kevin Durant to be on his team. He is a lot about winning as a team and he has a good cast of players to help him win plenty of championship. One day n
    He may even surpass Jordan with his 6 rings.
    A good overview of how and why he is such a good ball player.
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  • Shawn Green
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good story of a great player and better person.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2019
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    As a Bay Area native who grew up with the Warriors being terrible (save Run TMC, the We Believe team and the Spreewell-CWebb “what if” team) its been amazing to see the Steph Curry-Klay-Draymond era. This is a great look at Steph Curry and the upbringing that led to his humble (off court anyway) superstardom. While I give it a 5 star review I will say if you are an avid Warriors fan who has been watching Fitz and JB and listening to Tim Roye over the Curry era you won’t learn much you don’t already know from those sources. Still a quick and easy read that I highly recommend for any Steph Curry fan or Warriors fan or anyone wanting to see a refreshing story of a professional athlete worthy of the accolades and fame.
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  • Chris Adolph
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid Read
    Reviewed in Australia on May 17, 2020
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    I really enjoyed this book, Learnt I few things I didn’t know.
    Curry’s work ethic & Leadership is really underated.
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  • G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
    Reviewed in Germany on November 4, 2019
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    Hat mir gut gefallen, mit vielen Einblicken und Sachen die man so vorher nicht wusste.
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  • Annika Cojuangco
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Canada on September 12, 2017
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    Loved reading this, especially from Marcus. You know he's seen everything Curry has gone through and it really shows with all the insider stories.
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  • OP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Imprescindível para quem gosta de basquete
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 4, 2019
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    Um livro que mostra a trajetória de Stephen Curry, o jogador que revolucionou a forma de jogar basquete, a despeito da falta de confiança de todos quanto a seu porte franzino e baixa estatura no início da carreira. Curry confiou em si mesmo, deu a volta por cima e calou seus críticos, sendo o maior responsável pelo basquete não ser mais um esporte apenas para gigantes.
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  • Fernando Reveles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
    Reviewed in Mexico on September 24, 2019
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    Excelente libro
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