Curry will call rookie sons game with Golden St
January 28th, 2010 Posted in NBA basketball newsTypically when Dell Curry calls a Charlotte Bobcats game, opposing players are referred to by their last names on the broadcast.
Not this Friday night with one special Golden State guard: Currys rookie son, Stephen. Dell Curry insists in this case it will be “Steph.
Makes sense.
“Im his son, Stephen Curry said.
Dell Curry is one proud dad and is looking forward to this unique opportunity.
“Ill be as professional and unbiased as I can, but he is my son, Dell Curry said Wednesday, watching from a seat along the baseline as his son shot jumpers during warmups before Golden States game against New Orleans. “We do a lot of Steph updates on our broadcasts because hes from Charlotte. Its definitely going to be odd.
Father and son circled this game after Stephen Curry was drafted seventh overall by the Warriors out of Davidson back in June – and also the younger Currys return to his hometown of Charlotte on March 6.
He was selected to the All-Star Games Rookie Challenge on Wednesday and was averaging 25 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists over his previous five games heading into Wednesday nights home matchup with New Orleans.
“Its going to be really fun for me to be a part of the best rookies in our class, the younger Curry said. “Its an honor to be a part of. Historically, rookies havent done too well.
Dell Curry got the night off after Charlottes game Tuesday at Phoenix. So he arrived in the Bay Area early to catch Wednesday nights game from the stands.
“Im just happy to be here as a dad tonight, said Dell Curry, who watched his son live for the fourth time. “Its been a good week for him, a good day for him.
Dell Curry spent 16 years in the NBA with five teams, 10 of those with the Charlotte Hornets, and still offers his insight when his son asks. They speak several times a week, and Dell stays up until the wee hours watching his sons West Coast games after hes done broadcasting the Bobcats.
He often gets to bed at 2:30 a.m. and has a tough time winding down after all that basketball.
Stephen Curry is learning the ways of the NBA just fine in his first professional season. When he does call his dad, they usually talk about other things than basketball.
“I was a basketball kid. Ive been doing this all my life, Stephen Curry said. “Even though he did play 16 years in the NBA, its stuff I can figure out on my own.
Another side note Friday will be former Warriors swingman Stephen Jacksons return to Oracle Arena for the first time since Golden State traded him to Charlotte in November.
“Its going to be interesting, Stephen Curry said. “Im looking forward to it and playing against him. Hes put the Bobcats in a great place right now.
