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Tonight is the big night, basketball fans! The beginning of the NBA Finals officially kicks off tonight with Game One between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and while we’re not picking favorites, we can’t deny that a Warriors win would also provide us with some extra post-game entertainment.
The recent playoff games with the California team’s press conferences following the games have brought attention to the NBA’s most viral star, Stephen Curry‘s 2-year-old daughter, Riley Curry, who has stolen many hearts around the world with her precious antics (including her short cover of Big Sean’s “Blessings”).
So that got us thinking, and, including Riley, here are five reasons why we love Curry’s family…
1. True Love Lasts: The pro baller and Ayesha Curry met when they were just 14 and 15 years old in Charlotte, N.C.
The two met in youth group at the Central Church of God in Charlotte, which both their families attended. The couple then got married in 2011, and Curry lovingly called his wife, “my backbone,” in his NBA MVP speech.
Curry added, “You allow me to do what I do, to focus on basketball, my career, and still have a family. The sacrifices you make are unbelievable. I can’t thank you enough for who you are as a person, how you challenge me, how inspire me every single day.”
Curry summed it all up when he said, “You deserve a round of applause,” as he ushered the audience to give his wife some cheers.
VIDEO: Watch the first time Riley Curry took over dad Stephen Curry’s post-game press conference!
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2. Nothing’s Too Serious: The couple proves they can have fun no matter where they are. Whether it’s salsa dancing on taco night, cooking in the kitchen to a Curry remix of Drake hits, shooting hoops or just “horsing around,” these lovebirds show they always make time to enjoy each other’s company.
VIDEOS: Watch Riley Curry sing Drake
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3. Family First: Even in the midst of late-night games, crazy practice schedules and soaring fame, Ayesha and Stephen keep their priorites straight. Ayesha told Time, “Stephen attends practice every day, and gives his all during the games on an almost-nightly basis. When that’s over, all he wants is to see his family.”
4. Rewriting History: Stephen’s Dad, Dell Curry was also an NBA player, and long before Riley’s time it was once baby Steph stealing the attention! Years later, Steph followed in his father’s footsteps and proved to have a successful basketball career when he was awarded with the NBA MVP this year.
During his MVP speech, Curry broke down on the podium telling his Dad, “I remember a lot of your career, and to be able to follow in your footsteps it means a lot to me. This is special. I’m really proud of what you were able to do in your career. I don’t take that for granted at all.”
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5. Center of Attention: Little Riley was born for the spotlight. Seriously, have you seen her post-game interviews? This kid is a star (and also quite the teacher)! Before tonight’s big game, Riley mimicked her Dad’s chest-tap celebration and gave him a good luck kiss. Precious!
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