Being the second player in Charlotte Hornets history to get the jersey retired, the night had to be emotional for Dell Curry. Before the game against the Orlando Magic, the retirement ceremony took place, and the entire Spectrum Center stood on its feet. Even though Stephen Curry was in attendance, even though his wife and kids weren’t, they still received a touching message.
“To all my kids and their adult, their wives, siblings, I’m so proud of the people you’ve become,” said Dell, standing on the podium, soaking in every moment. You know, we live our life in a public eye. First, it was because of me. Now, it’s because of you. That’s good and bad in certain areas, but the way you handle yourself with the character, the pride, the dignity, the class. I’m so proud to be your dad. You continue to make me proud every single day. I’m so happy. The best thing you did was give me my grandkids.”
Grandfather of 10, they affectionately call him ” G Daddy.” The Hornets legend doesn’t want to miss any time with them. For his retirement ceremony, six of his grandchildren were present. Stephen and Ayesha’s kids were missing, but the grandfather made sure he sent his love to them.
“I got six right here. Four couldn’t be here. And Ayesha, we love you, too. She’s doing her thing. So proud of you. Riley, Ryan, Cannon, Caius, we love you. Wish you were here. You’re a part of this as well.” It’s not the only family moment that Stephen Curry’s wife had to miss due to professional commitments.
It was her husband’s 38th birthday, and the couple didn’t even celebrate it together for 24 hours. Ayesha shared in her first Instagram story, “18 hrs with my baby in NYC to celebrate.” It only lasted 18 hours because of a commitment, and she got emotional leaving Stephen Curry. “Back I go! Sad to leave my love but excited for the new project.”
It could be because of this project that Ayesha couldn’t join the family in Charlotte, NC. What that project is remains a big secret. Since Dell understood the importance, he did send her regards and ultimately gave his support for the latest venture. While Ayesha was taking care of the business needs, her husband was right there to celebrate his dad.
Stephen Curry had no problem betting on Dell Curry’s emotional moment
It was in 2000 when the Hornets retired their first jersey, number 13 Bobby Phills. So, getting a jersey retired from the franchise that clearly likes the rafters sparse is a big moment. Delly Curry, who spent 10 seasons with the Hornets as a player and then was part of their broadcasting team, deserved his place. His son spoke about his dad’s ceremony.
“It means the world because the Hornets’ No. 30, pinstripes, Charlotte, and Dell Curry are pretty synonymous in terms of what he did as the original Hornet,” Curry’s son, Stephen Curry, said. “Ten years playing there, what he’s done as a broadcaster, in the community and all that.”
The Warriors superstar knew it was going to be an emotional moment. He even sent a cheeky remark at his father. “He’s not a crier. But if there is ever a moment, this is it. If there’s a prop bet on it, I’ll be taking the ‘Yes’. This is his life, you know, both on and off the court, in one night. So I’m betting on it,” Stephen Curry told the Observer.
It was indeed an emotional night as fans packed the Spectrum Center for a seventh straight sellout. They got to see one of their legends relive his memories while hyping them about the future.
