Stephen Curry was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Tuesday, becoming the first player to win the award unanimously.
Curry, who led the Golden State Warriors to an NBA-record 73 wins, averaged 30.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. He also shot 50.4% from the field, 45.4% from 3-point range and 90.8% from the free throw line.
"This is an incredible honor," Curry said in a statement. "I'm so grateful for the support of my teammates, coaches and family."
Curry is the 11th player in NBA history to win the award multiple times. He also won the MVP award in 2014-15.
The Warriors will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, which begin Thursday night in Oakland.
Curry's Historic 2015-16 Season
Stephen Curry's 2015-16 season was one of the most historic in NBA history. He broke his own record for made 3-pointers in a season, finishing with 402. He also averaged 30.1 points per game, which was the highest scoring average since Michael Jordan averaged 30.1 points per game in 1987-88.
Curry's season was also marked by his efficiency. He shot 50.4% from the field, 45.4% from 3-point range and 90.8% from the free throw line. These are all career-highs for Curry.
Curry's historic season led the Golden State Warriors to an NBA-record 73 wins. The Warriors also won the NBA championship, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals.
Curry's 2015-16 season was one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history. He is widely considered to be one of the best players in NBA history.
