Meetings between Warriors and Hornets always have a special flavor for the Currys. Last night's meeting lasted more than the others, with three members of the family on and around the field: Seth on the Charlotte side, Stephen on the Californians side. And finally Dell Curry as a commentator on the Hornets side.
Commenting on a match in which his two offspring participated was a first for him, and even a first in history. “ It's a father's dream to be able to commentate on a match in which your two sons are participating. Of course they played against each other, but I can't explain it, it's really amazing “, describes the former Hornets shooter.
The two brothers faced each other for the 14th time, and the first time since Seth wore the Hornets jersey. Which had already aroused his father's enthusiasm.
“ We never imagine that. Even when Seth was traded, I was very shocked to commentate his games with the Hornets, with my jersey. I didn't think about this game in advance until I was like, 'Oh wow, we haven't played the Warriors yet and we're going to do it for two games (editor’s note: the two teams play each other again on March 29).' I was a little nervous when I woke up this morning, but that all went away », continues the 6th man of the year 1994.
Two Currys against one
Stephen speaks of “ the greatest joy » for a father to see his two sons shine in such a context. “ We've been in the league for a long time, and there have been moments of reflection, I'm sure, to analyze our individual journeys and our differences. We all had different paths to get here », recalls the double MVP who finds himself in “ numerical inferiority ” From now on : “ It's two Currys (having worn the Hornets jersey) against one. »
His little brother also talks about a special evening for the family: “ It's been a while since he's seen us compete in person, but plus he's commentating, so it's a different dynamic for him. He's probably the most excited. »
Which is understandable because their father had to wait a while before experiencing such a meeting. And the opportunities for this to happen again will start to become rare. “ I know how difficult it is to get into the league, I played there, but the best thing is that they know it too. They don't take this for granted. The window is short. It's Seth's 10th year, Steph's 15th, it's still a small part of your life to play in the NBA. I know they enjoy it as much as I do. »
Even if neither of the two brothers really shone in this match won by the Warriors (15 points at 5/14 for Steph; 6 points at 2/8 for Seth), we will understand that the main thing was elsewhere.
