Stephen Curry has built a reputation for being one of the most fan-friendly stars in the NBA. From casual meet-ups to game-day interactions, he never misses an opportunity to make kids feel like they just met their hero. Steph takes his time with every fan he meets. But even the nicest guy in the room has a limit. The Splash Bro didn’t just shine on the court on Saturday night, where he racked up 31 points and 10 assists to carry the Warriors to a 113-103 win over the Wolves—he also made waves off the hardwood.

But this time, it wasn’t his usual heartwarming gesture stealing the show.

On his way to the locker room, Curry was caught on camera in a rare heated moment! He had tried to hand his game-worn sneakers to a young fan, but an older fan swooped in and snatched them instead. Steph stopped, pointed at the kid, and shouted, “Ayyyyy… Yooo… Give it to him!”

The crowd couldn’t believe their eyes when an adult snatched the shoes meant for a young fan, who had been overjoyed to receive them from Steph Curry. The 2x MVP, a father of 4, has always shown a soft spot for kids, making this situation hit even harder for him. As someone who deeply values family and cherishes the joy of his own children, seeing a young fan’s happiness stolen must have struck a nerve.

His reaction wasn’t just about anger—it came from a place of genuine care. For the 4x champion, moments like these aren’t just PR; they’re personal, reflecting the kind of father and role model he strives to be.

The story was different on the court though, Steph wasn’t disappointed. The Dennis Schroder trade made sense.

Stephen Curry was right, Schroder fits in with the Warriors

Stephen Curry didn’t expect to sit out as long as he did during the Warriors’ second-half showdown against the Timberwolves.

Curry took a seven-minute breather, during Golden State’s 113-103 win, a stretch that wasn’t part of the original plan. With them reeling from nine losses in their last 11 games, Curry had been starting and closing quarters recently to stabilize struggling lineups. That approach was on track until Schroder picked up his fourth foul early in the third quarter, forcing head coach Steve Kerr to pivot.

Instead of resting mid-quarter, Curry played the first 9:12 of the third. Schroder’s return let him take a seat until 7:38 remained in the game. Schroder, the team’s latest addition from the Brooklyn Nets, didn’t just hold the line—he delivered. In his second game with Golden State, the 31-year-old brought poise and intensity, tallying nine points, three assists, and tenacious defense in 28 minutes.

Kerr explained the rotation tweak, saying, “We want Steph comfortable, but having Dennis or Steph on the floor at all times gives us stability.” Schroder’s ballhandling allowed Curry to close strong, putting up 13 points in the final 3:38. The Splash Bro also credited Golden State’s newcomer for his defensive impact and how it helped Brandin Podziemski ease into a secondary playmaker role.

Reflecting on the change, Stephen Curry admitted, “We’ll see how this affects my rotation going forward.” It’s clear Dennis Schroder’s arrival is already making waves—and giving Curry room to work his late-game magic.