Why does Steph Curry chew his mouthguard and what do his tattoos mean?

In addition to being one of the most well-known players in the NBA, Steph Curry is also well-known for his mouthguard chewing and tattoos.

When on form, there aren't many better than Curry

The 35-year-old, who is regarded by many as one of the best of all time, is a skilled shooter and currently owns the NBA record for most three-pointers made in his career.With the Golden State Warriors, he is a point guard and has been a member of the NBA team since 2009. Curry has several poignant tattoos across his wrists

He has received numerous team and individual honors during his tenure on the court, and he is a nine-time NBA All-Star.

His propensity of gnawing at his guard, however, is something that almost as many people find intriguing.

What causes Steph Curry to gnaw on his mouthguard?

Curry has spent his whole professional career using a mouthguard.If he didn’t chew it all the time, this wouldn’t be too strange.

And by holding it in one side of his mouth, he makes it very clear that he is chewing it.Following an altercation on the court in 2007, he began wearing one and hasn’t taken it off.

In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel in 2015, he discussed the mouthguard’s beginnings and said, “My lip got kind of busted open when I got elbowed in college during my junior year.” I started using a mouthpiece for every game after that.