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Wife Ayesha Gets Emotional as Rare Stephen Curry Draft Night Footage Resurfaced by the Warriors: “I’m So Proud of You”

Published 06/24/2022, 11:00 AM EDT

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Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha, are one of the most lovable celebrity couples in the world. While Steph is one of the best basketball players of all time, Ayesha is a cooking television personality. The Golden State Warriors drafted Curry in the 2009 NBA Draft and 13 years later, he is a 4-time champion. The Warriors posted a video on Instagram from draft day 2009 before the 2022 draft of a young Steph who was just looking to turn basketball dreams into reality.

Understandably, Ayesha got emotional and reposted the video on her Instagram stories. They both have been together since high school and they have definitely pushed each other to greater heights. They are a prime example of how success in personal life can lead to success in professional life as well.

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The footage of a young Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors won the 2022 NBA championship behind Steph Curry‘s historic performances. He was named the Finals MVP after Warrior wrapped up the title on June 16, 2022. Before the 2022 draft night, the Warriors posted an emotional video of a young Steph Curry to motivate the upcoming prospects.

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It is clear to see how innocent Curry was and still is. That day, not only did his life change, but he changed the fortunes of a whole city. The best part about it all though must be getting to experience everything with his wife. She has been there with him through thick and thin, adversity and good times.

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Ayesha posted the video on her story with the caption, “This feels like yesterday… I’m so proud of you!” While Steph was breaking barriers and changing the game, Ayesha built a great career for herself as well. She is one of the most recognizable faces in the NBA community.

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The Curry’s are adored by their fans and they have made several appearances in front of the media. They don’t shy away from talking about the impact either of them has had on their lives.

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Steph and Ayesha have built great careers for themselves on the back of solid foundations. They are successful in their respective fields and they don’t seem to be stopping anytime soon.

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Pragya Vashisth

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Pragya is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed Masters in Sports Management from the International Institute of Sports Management, Mumbai, he has been a passionate fan of the NBA since 2010. Pragya is a massive supporter of LeBron James and just wants to enjoy the twilight years of his Hall of Fame career.
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Arunaditya Aima