New York - On nearly every basketball court around the world —from NBA arenas to elementary school gyms — you’ll see players of all sizes regularly attempting long 3-point shots. There’s one man largely credited with transforming basketball from a must-see above the rim game to box office-long range shooting: Stephen Curry.

But the Golden State warriors megastar who broke the NBA’s all-time 3-point record last season is now aiming at a different target: children’s books.

“This is our first project out and (we want) to hopefully reach the next generation of kids that are dreaming big, are going to be the next leaders and game changers,” said Mr. Curry of “I Have a Superpower” illustrated by Geneva Bowers. “we want them to be able to set their sights on what they want to accomplish in the world and really believe that it’s possible.”

The father of three says the book was partly inspired by his own children’s love of reading.

“You kind of have your kids in mind when you’re talking about a book, and then you realize that this is kind of a universal opportunity to reach the next generation,” explained the four-time NBA champion and reigning Finals MVP.

A member of the NBA’s prestigious 75th Anniversary team and executive producer of the “Holey Moley” game show, Mr. Curry spoke with The Associated Press about empowering children and the upcoming NBA season. Answers have been edited for clarity and brevity.

AP: You and your wife, Ayesha, are building a media brand with TV shows and books. why choose the media space to make an impact?

CURRY: There are a lot of different mediums to story-tell and to inspire. And publishing and writing this book is another example of ways to connect and kind of broaden your horizons ... My wife showed me how it’s done, so now I get to follow in her footsteps a little bit.

AP: Switching gears, most of this NBA offseason has been focused on the Brooklyn Nets drama with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving along with the Lakers daily soap opera. Are you aware that much of the talk has not been about the Warriors, despite being the defending champions?

CURRY: We’re aware of everything that happens in the League in terms of different storylines and rumors and all that. It is the best place to watch it all happen when you’re holding the trophy and enjoying your summer and understanding, as the champs, you’re the ones being chased again now. We don’t need anybody to talk about us. we know what we accomplished.

AP: Sports fans know that you’ve probably transformed the way basketball is played forever. Are you personally aware of how you’ve changed the game?

CURRY: I’m aware, but part of it is for me to keep doing what I’m doing in my career and hopefully stay at this level for as long as I can. There is no sense that I’ve hit my peak. I always feel like I can get better. So, I’m motivated by how far I can stretch this.