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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

In a heartwarming twist in a recent clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns, a special visitor graced the Footprint Center Arena. The story is centered around a special fan known as Tonatiuh Garcia Ramirez, a.k.a. T. Ramirez, whose tenacity and zeal for basketball will forever resonate in the hearts of the people who witnessed it.

T is a brilliant student who refused to accept the physical limits and became an inspiration on the basketball court. His amazing shot, during the intramural game of early November, not only captured his school but also brought him a meeting with Stephen Curry.

Stephen Curry’s sweet connection with fan

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T. received a personal invitation from Curry before the clash with the Phoenix Suns and turned an ordinary game into an extraordinary connection. A video of Curry meeting T is quickly being shared on Twitter and the footage captures the spirit of the game rather than just competition, and with sincere cordiality, Curry embraces the fan momentarily. It is the exchanges of words, the shared smiles, and the actual connectivity between a superstar and a fan that make a big difference on the court.

The connection deepened during a practice session, where T. found himself in the company of his idol, Stephen Curry. The young fan said, “Thank you for making my dream. I feel blessed.” These words of thanks echoed beyond the basketball court as T uttered them to express appreciation for making his dream come true. In response, Curry shared that he felt blessed and thanked T for being there. Despite this sweet moment, the night turned a bit awry for the Golden State. 

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The Warriors fall short of victory, yet again

The talk of the night was actually Draymond Green and it was definitely not in positive light. Green’s ejection changed the course of the game and caused the Warriors to lose by a very small margin. The forward was only able to play 17 minutes during which he scored two points with two rebounds and two assists. Green swung an arm at Jusuf Nurkić and earned his third ejection of just this season.

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Despite the sweet moment between T and Stephen Curry, Draymond’s antics took over the discussion. Many were left wondering if he should face stricter measures for his repeated offenses. At the end of the day, it can be assumed that Ramirez had a good time meeting his idol and making a core memory, one that he will never forget.

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