Jersey numbers mean a lot in sports. They become part of your identity. When we think of Kobe Bryant, two numbers instantly come to mind: 8 and 24, each representing a different chapter of his legendary career. The same goes for the Golden State Warriors; when you see 30, who pops into your head? Stephen Curry, of course. Would it even feel right if that number went to someone else, even if their last name was also Curry?

Well, no need to fret over it.

The No. 30 still belongs to the Warriors’ very own star, Stephen Curry, for the 2025-26 season. His younger sibling, Seth, got No. 31 instead, even though he had cheekily hoped to get the Splash Bro’s shirt. Pacers legend Reggie Miller shared the news on his Instagram story and tried to comfort Seth, writing, “That’s a magical number as well my friend 🤘🏻👍🏻💪🏻✊🏻👌🏻🙏🏻🤙🏻.” Of course, the connection here makes sense because that was Reggie’s iconic Pacers number!

But the comfort didn’t just come from Seth missing out on his desired number. It also stemmed from dealing with the trolls he faces daily. In the post shared by Reggie, he was actually firing subtle shots at a troll who commented on No. 31 with the Curry family name.

Here’s the comment: “Prayers to all the kids that are gonna ask for a Curry jersey for Christmas and end up with a number 31 jersey 😭.” While it seemed like a lighthearted jab, it is still a tough blow considering the weight Seth has had to carry in Steph’s shadow.

Last week, the Dubs got Seth Curry on board with an Exhibit 9 contract. This deal lets him stay with the team through training camp and the preseason. After that, they will need to waive him to remain under the second apron. The earliest he can officially be added back as the 15th player, while staying under that limit, is November 11.

Talking about No. 31 briefly and why it means so much to Reggie Miller, it’s more than just a number for the hoops legend. He picked it as a reverse flip on the unlucky 13, and his sister Cheryl wore it too. When at UCLA, he rocked his No. 31 jersey and helped the Bruins clinch their only NIT Championship, scoring 18 points in the final. Even though he didn’t win an NCAA title, his college days laid the groundwork for greatness.

That’s also when the three-point line came in, and Reggie’s long-range shooting would go on to make him a Pacers legend. He stayed loyal to Indiana, hitting 2,560 three-pointers, which was an NBA record at the time. Both his Pacers jersey and his UCLA jersey were retired, hanging in the rafters in 2006 and 2013, respectively. So when Reggie saw Seth wearing the same number, he instantly knew Seth had the potential to make a memorable spark late in his NBA career.

Though Seth Curry went undrafted in 2013 and signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Warriors, he never played a regular-season game with them. He did shine with the Santa Cruz Warriors, averaging 19.7 points and 5.8 assists over 38 games. Now, he finally has a chance to step on the hardwood in a Warriors jersey, this time alongside his elder brother. And of course, being siblings, the friendly battle for No. 30 was still very much alive between the two.

The jersey battle between the Curry Brothers, who wears No. 30?

Though Seth Curry has carved out his own path, separate from his brother, in the NBA, he still had to face one unavoidable truth: No. 30 belonged to his older brother, Steph. Joking about it, the 35-year-old said he even tried to buy the iconic jersey from his brother, only to get a quick refusal!

“He said he didn’t need the money,” Seth joked.

That’s a no-brainer, considering Steph has pocketed $410.5 million to date. “I don’t think the NBA would have liked that either,” Seth concluded.

Well, it’s a bit of a debate if you zoom in.

Seth actually has a slightly better career three-point percentage at 43.3 compared to Steph’s 42.3. But the latter has drained way more threes overall—4,058 versus Seth’s 945. And, importantly, Stephen Curry has rocked the No. 30 jersey for all 1,181 games of his career, and that’s a jersey that carries serious weight.

Seth Curry has worn plenty of numbers over his career. He debuted with the Grizzlies in the 2013-14 season, wearing No. 1, then switched to No. 31 with the Cavs, and later to No. 10 with the Suns. He first wore No. 30 with the Kings in the 2015-16 season. Since being traded to the Nets in 2021-22, he’s kept No. 30 as his preferred number.

Meanwhile, Stephen Curry has been No. 30 since college, honoring his father, and had it retired at Davidson in 2022. So, while both brothers have a history with No. 30, now in the Golden State, Stephen keeps it, while Seth adapts.

Reunited in 2025, the Curry Brothers couldn’t be happier to share a locker room.

Seth called it “definitely special” and said, “It feels like a good time in both of our careers for me to be here.” Both are in the later stages of their careers—Stephen at 37, Seth at 35—but teaming up in Golden State gives them a shot at chasing a championship together.

For fans, it’s a rare treat to see the two side by side, bringing their sibling rivalry, shared love for the game, and three-point magic onto the same court.

How do you feel about the Curry Brothers coming together?