Celebrated at Davidson University with graduation, Hall Of Fame entry and jersey retirement, Stephen Curry was not done with his tour in North Carolina. On Thursday, the Warriors point guard was at Charlotte Town Hall where Mayor Vi Lyles handed him the keys to the city.
” It is truly an honor for me to receive you with the key to the city of Charlotte she said. ” You are an incredible ambassador for basketball and an inspiration to children who hope to one day follow in your footsteps. Thank you for everything you have done for the “Queen City”. ”
When his father Dell was playing for the Hornets, Stephen Curry attended Charlotte Christian School and often said he would return to North Carolina after his career. ” I feel very good in this city he explained a few years ago.
Now he has the key, and he said to himself ” upset by this honor.