Stephen Curry admitted it was an emotional moment finally sharing the court with his brother Seth Curry during the Golden State Warriors’ narrow loss to the Houston Rockets.
The occasion had been a long time coming, delayed by injuries that kept both players from lining up together earlier.
That wait is what made the moment feel more significant once it finally arrived. It turned a regular-season game into something far more personal for the Curry family.
Stephen Curry reflects on an emotional moment playing with Seth Curry
Stephen Curry opened up about the experience in comments shared via KNBR, shortly after the game.
The moment came during a timeout when the two were able to speak on the court, something that carried more meaning given the journey both had taken to get there.
Curry said, “That was special. And we’ve both had a very difficult year. Honestly, him more than me with injuries, and I was joking, calling us the rehab brothers ’cause it’s been like that all year.
“But to have that moment coming out of a timeout and talking about our matchups, and I was having flashbacks to Charlotte Christian High School, my senior year, his sophomore year.”
The reference to their early playing days underlined how rare this opportunity had been at the professional level.
Stephen Curry explains why playing with Seth Curry meant so much
The significance of the moment extended beyond just sharing the floor during a game.
Curry reflected on how long it had been since they last truly played together, saying, “That was the last time in an actual game, I know he was on our training camp roster in 2013, but last time we actually played a game together.
“My mom was in the stands; she probably didn’t have any more memory in her phone from taking all the pictures and videos. So, that was a dream come true, to be honest.”
The presence of family added another layer to the occasion, turning it into a milestone moment rather than just another appearance.
For Curry, it was a reminder of how far both brothers have come, and how rare it is for careers at that level to align at the same time.
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