John Paxson

Producer E'Ian West Signs Documentary Deal with NBA Champion Eddy Curry

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Friday, August 9, 2019

Eddy Curry went from his senior year in South Holland, Illinois, to being the fourth overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.

Key Points: 
  • Eddy Curry went from his senior year in South Holland, Illinois, to being the fourth overall pick in the 2001 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls.
  • By his third season, the 7-foot-tall Curry was the Bulls' top scorer, leading them to the playoffs in the 2004-05 season.
  • After being hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat, Curry missed the season's final 13 games and was traded to the New York Knicks.
  • "I've known Eddy and his family for some time, and you would never know the circumstances they have overcome.