In high-stakes professional sports, maintaining focus and mental resilience is crucial for longevity. This rings true for the league?s top players who face immense pressure during the playoffs. And there is definitely a support system that helps them navigate the ups and downs in their careers. For the Curry brothers, their father, Dell Curry, plays a vital role in providing guidance and support throughout their basketball journeys.?
Dell Curry has recently ended a long 33-year marriage with their mother, Sonya. The marriage went through a rough patch and the couple decided to get a divorce. As the couple moves on, their dad has a crucial lesson for Steph and Seth.
Dell teaches his sons a lesson on resilience after his divorce?
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Months after the divorce announcement, Dell Curry gave his sons a crucial lesson in dealing with a ?rough patch? in their professional life. Despite the personal turmoil, Dell emphasized the importance of staying focused during the NBA playoffs. “I watch all their games, whether live or taped, and I try to check in with them every week,” he says.?He continues, “That’s the fun part about being a dad and a fan and knowing what they’re going through as far as being an NBA player. Sometimes, you just need to talk about everything but basketball when you’re having a rough patch”.?
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Dell understands the pressure of the grueling playoffs. Dell also makes sure to go golfing with them. According to him, this helps his sons approach the game with a fresh perspective and renewed motivation.
Dell and Sonya move on and the Curry brothers continue their NBA career?
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In an interview after the divorce, Dell Curry said that he and Sonya were still friends and that they were committed to co-parenting their children. Sonya also said that it was a “difficult decision” but that it was the best thing for her and her family. She is focused on moving forward and building a new life for herself. Stephen and Seth Curry have been navigating their career hurdles with grace while remaining at the top of their game. Steph recently had one of the best playoff runs of his career and is now entering his next big season. Seth continued to perform exceptionally well during the second round against the Atlanta Hawks this season.?Despite the changes in their family dynamics after the divorce, the Currys have shown that adversity can also bring about strength.?
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