Warriors' Curry honors college coach Bob McKillop with award The head coach proclaimed loudly and boldly to Davidson College alumni and fans that Curry was going to be very special. Curry, who will make his third straight All-Star appearance next month and is widely considered the face of the NBA, the best player on the planet and an increasing global icon, got a chance to loudly and boldly proclaim his appreciation to McKillop this week. The Warriors' point guard gave a poignant speech Tuesday night at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco about his college coach and greeted McKillop at the "Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards" with the type of hug usually saved for family members. Giants outfielder Hunter Pence honored Chris Gay, A's catcher Steven Vogt picked his father, Randy, 49ers receiver Torrey Smith presented John and Roger Pierce, and Raiders quarterback Derek Carr recognized his brother, David. Stanford women's basketball coach Tara VanDerveer was given the "Lifetime Achievement Award." McKillop said he and Curry share a sense about sending a text or an e-mail or making a phone call at an appropriate time, especially when there's an inspiration needed or some energy...