The Golden State Warriors made a decision in 2009 that changed the course of their franchise. On the 2009 NBA Draft Night, the franchise selected Stephen Curry as the 7th overall pick. Little did they know that this 6’2 point guard would lead them to become a dynasty in the NBA over the years.

Stephen Curry has only gone from strength to strength in his career. The 9 time All Star has seen some glorious success over the years. He is a 4 time champion, 2 time MVP and a former Finals MVP. However, had the Warriors not drafted Curry, his career may have taken a very different path. His mother, Sonya Curry, shed light on her experience on draft night, also revealing an interesting fact about that day.

Sonya Curry shares her experience on Stephen Curry’s draft night

Stephen Curry was picked 7th overall by the Warriors in 2009. This announcement excited several fans but nobody could claim to know how this decision by the Warriors would transpire. 14 years after this moment, the Warriors have won 4 championships and Stephen Curry has become the undisputed king of three pointers. However, his draft night is still etched in his mother, Sonya Curry’s memory.

Curry recently released a documentary feature film about his days in Davidson. The documentary Underrated, released on Apple TV+, has already received several positive reviews. During the promotion of the documentary, Sonya was asked about her moment of relief as a mother. She immediately said, “I would probably say him getting drafted.” However, she went on to reveal a special anecdote about that day.

“That day,” she recalled, “it was actually his dad’s birthday so he got drafted on Dell’s birthday. Hearing his name called, even though when they said Golden State Warriors pick him, I had no clue where Golden State was and I was like where are you taking my child?”

She then went on to mention how she knew Curry’s time had arrived. “That was the moment because I knew the door had opened….so when the door opened for the NBA, I knew he was gonna walk in,” she said.

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Sonya Curry mentioned that it was Stephen Curry’s father’s birthday on his draft night. But how was his father significant to the NBA?

Stephen Curry followed his father’s footsteps

Stephen Curry become an absolute sensation in the NBA. Also selected to the NBA Top 75 List, he has etched his name in the league’s history. However, before his arrival in the NBA, his father, Dell Curry was the best basketball player in the family.

Dell Curry had a tenured NBA career before Stephen entered the basketball circuit. As a 6’5 shooting guard, Curry Sr. played for 5 different teams but his most significant time was with the Charlotte Hornets. He retired as the all time leading scorer for the Hornets, before Kemba Walker broke his record. He played a pivotal role in making the Hornets regular playoff contenders back in the 1990s, which also earned him a Sixth Man of the Year award in 1994. Curry also started the three point shooting tradition in his family, retiring as the all time leader in three pointers made for the Hornets.

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Getting drafted to the NBA can always be an overwhelming experience. However, getting drafted on your father’s birthday can truly make the experience surreal. Stephen Curry had a highly successful father guide him through his journey in the NBA. Following his footsteps, Stephen has made a remarkable career for himself, also surpassing his own father.