Steph Curry is one of the NBA’s most famous players, but he’s also known for his tattoos and chewing his mouthguard.

The 35-year-old, who is widely considered one of the greatest of all time, is an expert shooter and holds the NBA record for career three-pointers.

Curry is an expert at scoring

He currently plays as a point guard for the Golden State Warriors and has been with the NBA side since his debut in 2009.

In his time on the court, he’s won countless team and individual honours including being a nine-time NBA All-Star.

But his habit of chewing his guard is something that many people are almost equally interested in.

Why does Steph Curry chew his mouthguard?

Curry has worn a mouthguard throughout his whole career.

This wouldn’t be that unusual if he wasn’t constantly chewing it.

And he makes it very obvious he is chewing it as he holds it in one side of his mouth.

Curry’s habit is an unusual one

He started wearing one in 2007 after an on-court incident and has had it ever since.

Speaking about the origins of the mouthguard in 2015 on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, he said: “I got elbowed in college, my junior year and kind of busted my lip open. And so I wore a mouthpiece after that every single game.

“And then every year, it’s kind of gotten farther and farther away from my teeth.”

Weirdly, chewing on it has helped his concentration.

He said: “I just chew on it like crazy. It kinda calms me down.

“Especially, when I’m at the free-throw line, so I can kinda get in my rhythm.”

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

Fans even conducted some research and found that Curry was more effective at shooting when he had the mouthguard to one side rather than when it was on his teeth.

Speaking about it in 2016, he said: “Some fan studied it. He said I shoot two percent better on free throws with it out.

“And I think he’s right. Because when I shoot a free throw with it in, I always go, ‘Whoa, that’s weird.’ It’s where it’s supposed to be.”

So, it appears there is a method to the madness.

What do Steph Curry’s tattoos mean?

Curry has two tattoos on his wrists, on the right there is a Hebrew passage, and on the left, the words ‘TCC’ and the number 30.

The Hebrew writing is from 1 Corinthians 13:8. The words mean, love never fails.

This matches the one his wife has and the word ‘TCC’ stands for Trust, Commitment and Care.

Curry has several poignant tattoos across his wrists

His family tributes are on show during games

On his right bicep, he has ‘woe’ engraved, which is another matching tattoo with his wife.

On the outer side of his left wrist, there is another Hebrew passage, which is his name.

There is an ‘A’ on the ring finger of his left hand, which is dedicated to his partner, Ayesha Curry.

Finally, Curry has three geometrical animals on his right leg.