Stephen Curry's popularity prompts Davidson staffer to change phone number

DAVIDSON, N.C. - Stephen Curry's increased popularity has been far-reaching.

The higher profile of the former Davidson College star has prompted the sports information director to change his office phone number after he was besieged by calls from young children wanting to meet the NBA's Most Valuable Player and his daughter Riley.

Joey Beeler says he's received more than 500 phone calls over the past several months, most from pre-teens inquiring about inviting Curry to a birthday party, getting his autograph or picking his brain about shooting advice.

Some even have asked to meet his young daughter, who has stolen the national spotlight during Curry's postgame news conferences.

''It got crazy, to the point where I just couldn't get any work done,'' Beeler said.

Curry attended Davidson from 2006-2009 before turning pro after his junior season.