Steph, Seth make it a Curry family All-Star Weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dell Curry looks forward to those nights when he can open a bottle of wine, take a seat on his recliner in front of the fireplace alongside wife Sonya and watch their NBA sons play basketball simultaneously on two largescreen television sets in his living room.
Those are the nights he has to pinch himself realizing how blessed his family is.
Everyone in the Curry clan has been pinching themselves lately; the family has been downright giddy about NBA All-Star Weekend.
“It’s going to be incredible,” said Curry, a former NBA player and color commentator for the Hornets TV network who still lives in Charlotte. “It’s going to be a mini family reunion.”
There will be plenty of fellowshipping in Charlotte, including family dinners and group outings. Of course there also will be a little basketball. Stephen and Seth Curry will be returning to their hometown for the festivities. Stephen, a two-time league MVP, will join younger brother Seth in the 3-point shootout Saturday night at the Spectrum Center and then play in his sixth straight All-Star game Sunday.
“This just has the feel of the Curry family All-Star weekend,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said.
The fact that Seth is involved makes it extra special. Stephen said that the family group text was “buzzing” when everyone learned Seth was invited to compete in the 3-point contest.
The Currys have been prepping for this weekend for months.
Sonya is taking care of the family’s logistics, including tickets, travel plans and hotel reservations. On top of the invite list are the boys’ grandmothers, who haven’t been to an All-Star weekend since Dell competed in the 3-point shootout in Orlando in 1992.
“It was very important to us that they were here to see this,” Dell said.
Former coaches including Davidson’s Bob McKillop and other family friends will be there, too.
The NBA is accommodating the Currys with extra tickets, knowing how big of a weekend it is for the family. Stephen has his own guest list – separate from the rest of the family – and hopes to limit it to 30 people.
“I want you to write that loud and clear so you can help me keep the list small,” Stephen said with a laugh.
Most of the out-of-towners will be staying in a downtown Charlotte hotel, and Dell and Sonya are considering bunking there, too, so they can be close to everyone and not miss a minute.