The three-point era in the NBA is likely all thanks to one man, Stephen Curry. The Baby Face Assassin made the art of shooting look easier than ever. His outstanding shooting display arguably changed the game forever. This was all possible because Curry fought through hard times early in his career. However, there was a time when doubt set in. But luckily for Curry, his wife Ayesha stood beside him like a rock.

Today, the world knows Stephen Curry as one of the greatest shooters of all time. He is fresh off winning his fourth NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in grand fashion. The Chef has made history every step of the way and has become one of the pioneers of the game of basketball. However, early in his career, he didn’t get the chance to shine. Injuries were beating him up, but Curry never gave up.

But there are moments where the difficult times seem too much to take. At this time, Curry needed a voice, and Ayesha gave him the push. Her five words changed Steph’s outlook and just a few years later, he was hoisting his first NBA title.

Ayesha guides Stephen Curry through the dark times

In an episode of The Player’s Tribune, Curry sat down with soccer superstar Neymar Jr. Both got to talking about their careers. Curry spoke about his past with injuries and how he is extremely optimistic. However, there was a time even Curry didn’t completely believe in the process.

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Steph said: “I just had my second surgery on my ankle.” He continued, “I don’t think she has ever heard me doubt myself or doubt the process of coming back from an injury. Because I’m such an optimistic person, I always see the glass half full. But in that moment, it really tested my mental strength to get through the dog days of a second summer of rehab and not really know where the end was going to be.”

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Curry continued, “You want to be great, but the one thing I couldn’t control was my health in terms of my ankles. She gave me that one line of like, ‘Don’t forget who you are’. That kind of kept me focused on that mission and almost three years later, I’m back on the court winning a championship.” 

Dealing with a barrage of ankle injuries, early times weren’t easy for Steph. He was looking to make a mark in the NBA, but constant tweaks kept him off the floor. Despite going through two surgeries and missing out on many games, Stephen Curry had a support system in Ayesha. She helped him up, and the results showed. The Baby Face Assassin won his first MVP award in the 2015 season and took the Golden State Warriors to their first championship win since 1975.

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Since then, a unanimous MVP, three more titles, and a Finals MVP have all come in his path. Curry has undoubtedly transformed the game forever and perhaps sits on top as the greatest shooter the game has come across. However, the greatness took time and patience. Moreover, it took the support of his loved ones as well. And Stephen Curry was lucky to have people like Ayesha Curry to always back him up.