Curry leads OGs to win, captures ASG MVP

SAN FRANCISCO --The final pregame introduction belonged to Stephen Curry. The MVP trophy at the end, Curry heaved that high in the air, too, in a fitting finish to his special All-Star Game at home.

His arena. His fans. His shining moment -- the latest one on his list.

Curry earned this well-deserved fanfare in what has been a remarkable run from Oakland to San Francisco for the Golden State Warriors star.

Curry scored the first points of the final on a 3-pointer and later hit from half court, running down the other way to chest-bump rapper Mistah F.A.B. along one baseline. He helped Shaq's OGs beat Chuck's Global Stars 41-25 on Sunday, scoring 12 points on four 3-pointers.

Fans at Chase Center chanted "MVP! MVP!" as he received the trophy.

An Olympic gold medal in August, then an All-Star victory in the Bay Area six months later. Next month, he will celebrate his 37th birthday.

Curry took a moment during a break midgame, grabbed the mic and shared how "blessed" he felt having the All-Star Game on his court at 5-year-old Chase Center -- something the Golden State Warriors envisioned from the start.

Curry kicked a ball to Anthony Edwards before beginning his pregame shooting routine -- minus his regular passer, Warriors assistant coach Bruce Fraser.

Shaquille O'Neal drafted Curry and his teammates for the All-Star competition, facing Candace's Rising Stars in the first game in the new format for the NBA's midseason classic.

No quarters, no clock, first one to 40 points.

This was a fitting finish for Curry after a jam-packed weekend of parties, practice and community outreach.

It marked Curry's 11th All-Star selection and 10th appearance.

This moment clearly meant so much to Curry, whose birthday is March 14. He appeared emotional during the Canadian and U.S. national anthems and then quickly turned his attention to the next task.