While Gen Z struggles to get out of bed early, 37-year-old Stephen Curry is already on the court, ready for the 17th chapter of his NBA story. He looks just as fresh and excited as when he was drafted in 2009. Although the Dubs legend’s life and training regimens have changed significantly since then, two things have remained constant: his passion for the game and the unwavering support of his beloved wife, Ayesha, who’s always by his side.

The Warriors’ preseason has officially begun, and Ayesha Curry was right there in attendance at the Lakers game. She shared a video of her husband’s team on the court to her Instagram story, writing, “Year SEVENTEEN!!!!! I’m so proud of you @stephencurry30 Letssssss gooooooooo.” In the background, she was clearly screaming, cheering, and hyping up her husband as he got ready to make a splash, once again wearing that iconic No. 30 jersey!

Back in July, when he was asked about calling it a day, Stephen Curry had made it clear: “I’m nowhere close to retirement,” he said.

Fast forward a few months to the Warriors Media Day, and the tone shifted slightly. “No clue. I just know it’s closer than it was, even yesterday,” he honestly said. However, there’s nothing to worry about. The truth is, Curry is still chasing greatness, and he is pushing harder than ever, knowing he’s nearing the end of his career.

This offseason was far from quiet. Between releasing a book, traveling to China, and running his annual youth camp, Curry’s life was packed. But the big storyline? Staying healthy. Last season ended abruptly when a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series against Minnesota cut his campaign short.

“You know, you have to stay healthy,” Curry said, with his eyes lighting up at the thought of returning to action. “I’m excited to get back out there and hopefully be on the floor.” For Steph, every game now comes with a careful balance between intensity and preservation.

Numbers-wise, he’s still elite.

Last season, Stephen Curry averaged 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 44.8% from the field and 39.7% from three. But the secret sauce this season isn’t just stats—it’s how he’s been training. Curry has completely reimagined his offseason, focusing on efficient workouts.

“It’s evolved based on trying to be more efficient with the work that you get in and more intentional about how each day is designed on-court, off-court,” the Warriors legend explained.

New tracking tech keeps an eye on Stephen Curry’s heart rate and time on his feet, helping him work smart and avoid extra strain. The evolution isn’t just in the gym, it’s also in his mindset. “Probably the first decade was more on-court than off-court, and that’s actually flipped now where it’s probably 60-40 off-court to on-court percentage,” he admitted.

It is pretty evident that the sharpshooter is learning to listen to his body, and the payoff is clear. With his wife right by his side, the journey suddenly feels brighter and happier. Yet, it’s wild to think there could’ve been a reality where Ayesha might never have been his wife!

Ayesha Curry wanted more than just kids and marriage

Ayesha Curry recently opened up about her life before marrying Steph, and that Call Her Daddy interview surprised a lot of fans. She revealed, “No. So, I didn’t want kids. I didn’t want to get married. I thought I was going to be ‘career girl’ and that’s it. I had my eyes set on my goals, and I was never the little girl that like dreamt about the wedding dress and all of that, and then it happened so early in my life.”

But life had other plans for Ayesha. She first crossed paths with Steph when they were teens in a youth group after her family moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. They reconnected years later in Los Angeles, and by 2008, they were dating. The relationship progressed quickly, and by 2011, they were married, just two years into Curry’s NBA career. Soon after, they welcomed their first child, Riley.

“After we got married, we found out we were pregnant with our daughter so quickly, I didn’t even have time to think about what I wanted anymore,” Ayesha said. Over the years, the power couple built a family of four children: Riley (13), Ryan (10), Canon (7), and Caius, who was born in May 2024.

After giving birth to their first child, Ayesha knew she needed space to focus on herself. Once Riley turned one, she realized it was time to pursue her own goals as well. “I love being a mom, but I love doing other things, too, and I need to get my s— together and figure out what that looks like for myself now,” she admitted.

All these years later, Ayesha isn’t just famous for being Stephen Curry’s wife—she’s a New York Times bestselling author, a business owner, and the founder of her beauty brand, Sweet July, not to mention managing a restaurant. 

Being married to an NBA superstar comes with its own pressures, and not every feeling was easy for Steph to grasp. Ayesha’s revelations about her life caused a significant stir of chaos on social media, drawing an embarrassing reaction from rapper Killer Miller, for which he later apologized.

Still, Ayesha and Stephen Curry’s story is timeless: A teenage romance that blossomed into a lifelong partnership filled with love and the challenge of balancing personal dreams with a shared family life.

Do you consider them the ideal celebrity power couple? I certainly do.