Shot Ready

by Stephen Curry

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style. Stunningly designed and illustrated with more than 100 gorgeous photographs, Shot Ready is an intimate narrative and a practical blueprint for any reader who wants to unlock their own potential.

Genres: Sports, Nonfiction, Biography, Basketball, Audiobook, Memoir, Leadership

432 pages, Hardcover

Published September 9, 2025

Reviews

[Brent · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐️ A good book that reads quickly. The humility, work ethic and leadership qualities that led him to becoming an all-time great shine through? My one complaint (and it’s a big one).. it’s too short! There’s minimal discussion of key games, series, seasons and championships. I wanted more of that.

[Belinda Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shot Ready by Stephen Curry, narrated by the phenomenal JD Jackson with a powerful preface read by Curry himself, is an absolute must-listen. What makes this audiobook stand out is how deeply it emphasizes discipline—not just in the big moments, but in the smallest details that often get overlooked. Curry shares the importance of going back to fundamentals, building consistency through repetition, and staying locked in on the things you can control. His perspective is both humbling and motivating, reminding us that greatness isn’t about shortcuts—it’s about mastering the basics and showing up every single day. Whether you’re an athlete or striving for excellence in any area of life, Shot Ready delivers wisdom and inspiration that will stick with you long after listening.

[Krissy Anthonsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book gave me chills. I felt like I was on the journey with Steph. The pictures were an added bonus. Wish he talked more about Steve Kerr only because I’m interested in their relationship.

[Colten Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shot Ready is a book that touches on exactly what the title advertises; when preparation meets opportunity, and we see that through the stories of Steph Curry’s legendary career.

Not only is Steph Curry a genius on the basketball court but also shows tremendous skill in storytelling that holds valuable lessons. This book was just another example of the greatness that Stephen Curry displays on the court. Phenomenal

[Malachi Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shot Ready is an amazing book, written by one of the greatest NBA players of all time, Steph Curry. He's very wise, and clearly has had a lot of people mentor him in his life. From basketball to parenting and everything in between, he shows you what it takes to win. If you read this book and highlighted every good line, your work would be equivalent to a college essay. Although I do have to say, DO NOT read this book on kindle. Overall this is one of my favorite books.

[Mateo Delgado · Rating 5 out of 5]

I purchased Shot Ready expecting an autobiography about Curry’s life, and while this book offered a few insightful, unknown to the public stories, it was more of an artistic work in its collection of pictures, motivational quotes, and life advice from Curry himself. With that being said, I was not disappointed in the product– I think there is a great amount of useful advice that could be applicable to much more than just basketball. As one of the greatest basketball players of all time, Curry has remained extremely humble, grateful, and passionate about his craft, and even a glimpse into his mindset is worth reading about.

My favorite thing about this book is that Curry wrote about his feelings very vulnerably, which was surprising to see considering his confident public persona. It was refreshing to see that even the greatest shooter ever deals with emotions such as insecurity, embarrassment, and nervousness in high pressure situations, which humanized him in a major way. He endures all of this and is still able to be extraordinary both physically and mentally, demonstrating how effective his methods and perspectives on life can be.

[Katie Esposito · Rating 3 out of 5]

At some point I’ll need to check out the physical copy of this book but the audiobook was still a solid listen. Steph Curry is a great athlete and great role model and I’ve got a lot of respect for his career.

Super quick audiobook (about 4.5hr) but an enjoyable listen for basketball or Curry fans

-Don’t think, do. You don’t reach your potential when you’re frozen in place
-Life has an interesting way of revealing what you need to do, by putting you in the place you need to be
-Nobody is made of only wins

[jacob powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

i love how the book is organized into having a part for the rookie, the leader, and the veteran. in a sense, i suppose we are a rookie, leader, and veteran all at once, just in different areas of life. i will most definitely be reading or listening to this again in a year or two. even as someone who knows nothing of basketball or Curry, this short memoir had lots of valuable thoughts and ideas that found their way into my notebook!

[Lucas Wiley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Look at Curry man. So inspirational.

[Justine]

Had fun reading this every morning with my favorite little baller before he went to school 🏀

[Jennifer Bernauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

All Steph and warriors fans should read. Beautiful photos. But content ( took me probs about 3 hours to finish ). Was thoughtful and wise. What a joyful book. It is really interesting what specific game examples he decided to put in her. I had to pull some of them up on You tube. I LOVE the first part as he talks about importance of being in gym by himself. High school gyms. Also interesting all photos he chooses. Rookie leader veteran. As he moves to end of his career - as a basketball fan what treat it has been to watch his journey. He is a star and will be wowing us foe the rest of his life.

[Neesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was one of the greatest books ive ever read, as someone who loves winning it was cool to have his insight and perspective as someone who’s WON at every level and consistently

[LB · Rating 4 out of 5]

Liked this more than I thought I would. Some spiritual elements, some practical leadership tips, and lots of discussion about grit and passion for our careers.

[Vinayak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greatest point guard of all time

[Keish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh you better believe I’m off to shoot some hoops after reading this one …

[Mekenna]

super interesting but wish Steph read more than just the prologue- the other guy sounded like AI it was kind of weird

[alisonwonderland (Alison) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basketball is my favorite season (though I’m more a fan of women’s college play than I am of the NBA). And when I happened upon this title on the Libby app on the first day of the new year, it seemed like the perfect pick: motivational life lessons for this goal-setting time of year based on Stephen Curry’s experiences with the game I love.

I was not at all disappointed! I can’t stop talking to my husband about everything I learned. I just might have to read it again next year.

[millie · Rating 3.5 out of 5]

basically a self help book for 7th grade boys hoping to one day make it to the NBA. lots of motivational phrases and mantras. nonetheless, it was cool reading about curry's upbringing, championship experiences, and relationships with important figures in his life. i particularly enjoyed reading about his interactions with monta ellis and mark jackson lol.

lots of pictures/weird formatting on kindle. wish he talked about his faith more. 3.5/5

[pickle stlouis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read sports columnist Marcus Thompson's biography about Curry (Golden) and really enjoyed it. I thought it was well done, an enjoyable read, and Thompson's lengthy history of covering the Warriors (2004-present) definitely helped him provide a comprehensive overview of Curry's story and the circumstances surrounding his emergence as one of the greatest shooters of all time.

Even with all the Curry narratives (including Golden) already saturating the media, Shot Ready still manages to add something new to the market. It seems like Curry is mindful about what has already been well-established in the public eye/well-covered by the media (For example, his college experiences at Davidson and the overall trajectory of his career). Rather than playing it safe and just playing into what's already been revealed about him or just summarizing his achievements, he digs a little deeper to reveal personal insights and wisdom that are applicable to more than just basketball. This book says more about him as a person than a player, which is exactly what I wanted to see.

Overall, Curry's personal touch and how he details the experiences and lessons that shape his perspective both on and off the court are major strengths.

A minor note: I don't love how some of the pictures were arranged so a body or a graphic gets split in half by the spine of the book, but I appreciate the general creative direction that was taken with this book.

[Shea Southers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book if you want to get to know Steph’s journey and also be able to take away great principles of life.

Not only is Stephen Curry one of the greatest players ever, he has to be one of the greatest leaders ever. If you are in leadership and love basketball analogies, this book is for you. I will be taking a lot of what I read here and applying it to my job.

This book motivates me to work harder, develop a strong routine, be consistent, be a better Christian, and so many other things.

I do think this book had quite a few pictures and maybe sometimes not enough words. But he was able to send powerful messages through limited words. Clear and concise, which is sometimes better than more words.

This book was so good, it’s persuading me even harder to view him as the best Point Guard of all time.

[Athena (OneReadingNurse) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Guys. I read this book TWICE (well, skimmed the second time) because I thought I missed something.

Curry is one of my literal beacons because we have the same eye condition and watching him stay in play has been HUGE for my sense of hope through the same surgery he had and beyond

I loved what he has here since you can apply his lessons to any sport or any facet of life but he really seriously didn't even mention the KC journey once?? He talked a lot about his ankles and hand injury but not one mention of his eyes?

I'm sad. Even if his case was caught early like he's still got to deal with it and the crosslink procedure was terrifying. I guess he can put whatever he wants in his book but it just feels like anyone following him for this reason got dismissed :/

[awesomatik.de · Rating 3 out of 5]

Schönes Buch in dem Steph Curry seine Karriere in der NBA Revue passieren lässt und und seine Philosophie und Herangehensweise an den Sport teilt.
Steph Curry war nie das Enfant Terrible oder der kontroverse Spieler. Deswegen geht es hier auch hauptsächlich um harte Arbeit, Disziplin und Fokus aber auch um Glaube, Motivation und Freude am Spiel.
Es macht auf jeden Fall Spaß zu lesen auch wenn hier keine pikanten Insider Stories erzählt werden.
Und natürlich jede Menge schicke Bilder.

[alicia]

I'm not going to rate this as this wasn't what I thought it was going to be at all. The GR synopsis is vague and it was only until I went to the publisher (after starting it) that I saw it was more of a motivational type book. If you are a Steph or Warriors fan, there are stories from his time with the team along with his younger days at Davidson but they're all linked around the motivational element which really isn't for me at all. However, I will say that it is written in a really cool way and feels quite genuine and not too "self-helpy".

[Ioan-Calin Biris · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Back court” insights streight from the OG of 3 points in NBA. I wish he dedicated more time for writing about the different teams setup and about all the other team mates, but maybe he will do it in the next book.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to read because Steph is a likable guy and this is a a short book. That being said, it is VERY geared towards basketball players. If you’re not a fan of the game, this might not be the memoir for you.

[Kamya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Condition yourself to be relentless.
It was really nice getting some insight (and visuals) into Steph's outlook and process of how he navigates life - all the successes and setbacks - and how he got to where he is.
Its new year's eve '25 and you bet I'm going into 2026 Shot Ready.
Okay I'm gonna go rewatch 'Underrated' now.

[Kyle Donohue · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Stars

[Sean O’Reilly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish it was longer and he shared more about big moments from his career

[Natasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short snapshot into the mind of a superstar! Respect the level of commitment Steph has shown to his craft (and grateful for some sneaky shooting tips for me!)🏀

[Jon Barr · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not a huge basketball fan, but Curry tells stories of his career and applies them to life. Enjoyable and entertaining.