One of the most iconic images to emerge out of the 2022 NBA Finals is Stephen Curry celebrating with the Larry O’Brien trophy in his patented “night night” gesture. However, the Golden State Warriors superstar’s sister Sydel Curry-Lee is not very thrilled at her brother’s trademark celebration anymore. As it turns out, Stephen Curry has been using the celebration a bit too much after beating his siblings in card games.
Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to their fourth NBA championship in the last decade in this year’s Finals. After a legendary performance in the Finals, the Dubs guard secured his fourth championship ring and first-ever Finals MVP trophy. Curry also established himself as the leader of the NBA’s most recent dynasty after edging out Boston in six games.
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Meanwhile, the four-time NBA champion has decided to take some time off during the summer after a grueling season. In other words, he is enjoying himself on family trips and vacations. However, the feeling is not mutual among some family members as Curry’s sister Sydel revealed in a tweet.
Stephen Curry annoys sister Sydel with his “night night” celebration
Stephen Curry’s “night night” celebration is getting a bit tedious for some of his family members. As it turns out, Curry’s sister Sydel expressed her disapproval of the gesture in a recent tweet.
“Goes to enjoy a nice family trip and end up getting ?night night?d by your own bro playing cards,” she wrote. “It?s rough out here.”
Goes to enjoy a nice family trip and end up getting “night night”d by your own bro playing cards. It’s rough out here 😞😴😞
— Sydel Curry-Lee (@SydelCurryLee) August 22, 2022
However, she might have to endure it for a little longer. Because Stephen Curry and his company SC30Inc. have trademarked the phrase “night night”. As it turns out, Curry’s brand filed the necessary paperwork to patent the term after its growing popularity.
As a result, the phrase can now be used in shoes and apparel. In addition, its use can be extended to 35 different categories.
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The inception of Curry’s “night night” celebration
Stephen Curry inaugurated his “night night” celebration in the first round of the playoffs against Denver. Soon after, the move gained traction on the Internet.
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Many people started imitating Curry’s move, including soccer stars Neymar and USWNT’s Alex Morgan. As a result, Curry decided to trademark his intellectual property to secure bragging rights.