What’s harder to survive, a Curry crossover at the Chase Center or a Curry joke with a live mic in hand? This weekend, Stephen Curry made sure his audience knew the answer. And if you ask Jack McClinton, let’s just say he may never live that down.

At his 6th annual Workday Charity Classic, the Golden State star turned a charity golf event into a comedy set. Curry, never shy with a crowd, zeroed in on Jack McClinton, his roommate during the 2009 NBA Draft process. With the mic in hand, Steph leaned in and roasted his old teammate: “He’s up to the plate, lemme tell y’all he’s the worst roommate.” Laughter echoed across the course. McClinton?

Probably wishing he had Curry’s range from 30 feet to launch an escape. The moment went viral because Curry wasn’t just being funny, but simply being himself, the baby-faced assassin he is both on and off the court. The same player who has made a career out of hitting impossible shots casually turned a golf outing into a Warriors fan highlight reel.

But the jokes didn’t stop there. Later at Stanford University, Curry found himself in a different spotlight. Kelley James, a frequent performer at Curry’s events, posted a clip with Steph belting karaoke for his Eat. Learn. Play. foundation. “Out here singing our hearts out for @eatlearnplay,” James posted on his Instagram story. What’d Steph do next?

He himself reposted it with a self-own that fans immediately loved: “The golden mic had me thinking I really do this. Turns out I… do not do this.” And just like that, between roasts, songs, and golf swings, Curry’s charity event looked more like a comedy concert than a golf outing. Oh, and for the record, golf outings are far from new territory for Steph Curry.

But hey, when you’re the NBA’s ultimate showman, why not keep the crowd entertained, right? This, by the way, is the exact duality that makes Curry unique.

Curry being Curry, rightly so

On one hand, the face of a dynasty and the NBA’s greatest shooter ever. On the other hand, a guy who can roast a friend and admit he can’t hold a note. It’s the same energy that makes his charity events feel like must-watch spectacles rather than standard fundraisers.

And it’s not like Curry’s just laughing his way through golf. His 6th annual Workday Charity Classic raised significant funds for Eat. Learn. Play., the foundation he runs with his wife Ayesha. The mission? Tackling childhood hunger, improving education, and expanding safe play opportunities for kids across Oakland and beyond. In 2024, the foundation passed a major milestone, distributing more than 30 million meals. And just this August, Curry & Co. made a $90 million announcement.

Still, the basketball world never really leaves the picture. Every Curry move draws a parallel to the hardwood. His roast of McClinton? That’s the trash talk of a shooter who knows he can back it up. His karaoke flop? Think of it as one of the rare airballs in a career defined by perfection. But even airballs can be entertaining when Curry’s the one holding the mic.

Midway into 2025, the Golden State Warriors are entering a pivotal stage. Curry remains their anchor, averaging over 24.5 points last season while still shooting north of 44.8% from deep. But questions hover: how long can Golden State lean on him? The Warriors are expected to sign Al Horford, Gary Payton II, and De’Anthony Melton following the Kuminga resolution.

But how long can Curry’s joy, on and off the court, mask the weight of expectation? His performance at a golf charity may not answer that, but it shows his durability extends beyond basketball. He’s still the guy who commands attention, whether it’s on a par-5 or a playoff floor.

What does this mean for McClinton, though? He’ll live with the label of “worst roommate” forever, courtesy of Steph’s sharp tongue, hilariously so. What does it mean for fans? That Curry, even in downtime, continues to deliver stories that feel as essential as his step-backs.

Because when Steph Curry picks up a mic, much like when he picks up a basketball, everyone leans in. The only question is: who’s getting roasted next?