Stephen Curry will go down as the greatest shooter and one of the best players of all time. He has won four NBA titles, two NBA MVP, and numerous All-Star and All-NBA selections. Steph revolutionized basketball by shifting the NBA’s focus to three-point shooting and ball movement, away from big men dominating the paint. Of course, it helped that his father Dell Curry was a sharpshooter for the Charlotte Hornets in the late 80s and early 90s.

She also helped Steph during his formative years and in 2022 made media tours to promote her memoir, Fierce Love.

Sonya shares intimate details in her memoir

Sonya Curry, born on May 30th, 1966 is the proud parent of Stephen, Seth, and Cydel Curry. She is a respected educator, having earned a master’s degree in education, and she has worked as a school administrator. Sonya received her degree in education from Virginia Tech. Sonya played for the volleyball team of Virginia Tech and she received All-Conference honors while playing for them. She served 57 aces in one particular season, which was the sixth-highest number of aces served during a season by a Virginia Tech player.

Sonya was married to Charlotte Hornets’ legend, Dell Curry. The couple were married for more than thirty years before they filed for divorce in April 2022. Sonya made an appearance on the Carlette Christmas Show to promote her memoir, Fierce Love. During the interview, she opened up about difficulties in writing the book. She said, “I started writing this book in the spring of 19, that by December of 19, I’d be separated. I had no clue, and then that’s what made the book even harder. I tried to quit writing this book three times”.

Sonya also joked about asking Steph for money if she didn’t complete the book. She said, “I was like; How am I going to pay this money back? I then call Steph and be like, can I borrow some money?”. Sonya felt she would be judged, feeling like a failure. However, her son stood up for her, and she finally did it!

After telling about this scary situation about writing and getting her book published, the conversation took a more serious turn. Sonya opened up about her insecurities and fears regarding her recent divorce from Dell. She said, “They’re gonna judge me. Who am I without being somebody’s wife, and I am a failure now because now that’s a mark against me. That’s a mark against my character. I am a divorcee. We, Christians, don’t get divorced, we stick it out. People are going to question my faith and my relationship with Christ. So all that was happening while I am trying to birth this book”.

Dell and Sonya’s Impact on Steph’s Career

Dell and Sonya Curry played pivotal roles in shaping the career of their son. Their athletic genes and support were instrumental in Stephen’s development as an NBA superstar. Dell, a Hornets legend known for his three-point shooting, served as a mentor and inspired Stephen’s shooting prowess. With her educational background, Sonya emphasized the importance of academics and character. Sonya even charged Steph $100 for every turnover he made in a game.

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Together, they nurtured Stephen’s work ethic, instilling core values beyond basketball. Their unwavering support and guidance provided the foundation for Stephen’s rise to greatness. Both as a player and as a role model in the league, underlining the significant impact they had on his remarkable career.

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