Guess what? A Curry led the NBA in three-point percentage this season. But it wasn’t Steph. It came from someone you weren’t tracking on the league leaderboard. Someone who barely logged 16 minutes per game. Someone who, more often than not, was written into the script as “the other brother.”

This year, the best shooter in the Curry family, at least by percentage, was Seth. And his mom? She felt every inch of the journey. “I’m so proud of you @sdotcurry!” Sonya Curry posted on Instagram. “You continue to excel and leave your mark on the NBA in your own way and in your own time.”

This wasn’t about stats — not right away. It began with a quiet season. Modest minutes. Modest role. Charlotte-native Seth Curry came home mid-season during the 2023-24 season in a quiet trade. He wasn’t a starter. The Hornets weren’t a contender. Most nights, he logged moderate minutes — averaging just 6.5 points in 15.6 minutes per game. But something was building beneath the surface. A heater. A rhythm. An old-school sharpshooter locked into his groove.

He finished the season shooting 45.6% from deep — a stat that didn’t just lead the league, it redefined his role. For a player averaging only 15 minutes a night, it wasn’t supposed to be him. Not on paper. But night after night, Seth hit at a rate that forced the league to notice. It became the first statistical title of his career — and, in a twist, the first for the Curry family in this category. Steph? Never did it. Dell Curry did. And now, so has Seth.

“It’s something me and my dad have now that Steph does not have, which is pretty cool,” Seth said cheekily.

When Seth joined the Charlotte Hornets, their hometown team, Steph shared his excitement: “The first game that they played, they wore their retro, the old school pinstripe Hornets jerseys which my pops wore… #30. It’s cool to see the ‘Curry 30’ alive back in Charlotte.”

Therefore, a Curry didn’t just return home. He returned to a city that raised him, pulled on his father’s jersey number, and quietly led the league in the very stat his family is known for — without anyone seeing it coming. He returned home and led the league in the family’s signature skill. However, there’s a deeper angle to all this.

From G-League to GOAT Range — Seth Finally Got His Moment

To understand why this moment made Sonya Curry tear up, you have to understand just how long Seth Curry lived in the shadows. He went undrafted out of Duke in 2013, logging only 21 minutes in his rookie year. His journey was a masterclass in persistence — G-League stints, short-term contracts, and ten different NBA jerseys. He was the guy picked up for spacing, then let go when the roster reshuffled. Always “Steph’s brother.” Rarely the storyline. Rarely the star. And yet, he showed up — night after night, year after year — refining his game until the league had no choice but to recognize it.

And he did it at home. In Charlotte. In the city where he grew up rebounding for his dad. Now, Dell rode to games with him. Now, he wore the jersey his father made iconic. Now, the arena echoed with his own name — a name he once heard shouted for his father, then his brother. This time, the cheers were for him. The applause carried more than recognition — it carried years of waiting, working, and wondering if this moment would ever come.

“He didn’t want to bring two cars to the game,” Seth laughed about driving with Dell. “So he just started showing up at my house during my naps, saying, ‘I’m riding with you tonight.’”

However, all this competition hasn’t dimmed down brotherly love. March 3 added a cherry on top: the Curry Family Showdown. Steph vs. Seth. Warriors vs. Hornets. Sonya, front row, cheering for both. “It’s a win-win for me—I can’t lose lol!” she posted after.

Steph hugged Seth postgame. Seth smiled. And for once, the spotlight belonged to the younger brother. This wasn’t just an emotional win — it was historic. Dell and Seth are now the only father-son duo to lead the NBA in three-point percentage. And Steph? For all his MVPs and rings, he still hasn’t done it.

Meanwhile, Steph continues to do Steph things. He carried the Warriors to yet another playoff berth this season, averaging over 24 points while shooting more than 40% from deep. The dynasty isn’t dead. Not as long as 30’s still moving.

Just weeks earlier, Steph dropped a season-high 56 points in a comeback win over Orlando — and handed Sonya his game-worn jersey straight from the court. “Mama!” he called, tossing it into the stands. She caught it. Smiled. Sniffed it. Regretted it instantly. The cameras caught it all — the pride, the sweat, the laughter. But even that moment, emotional and iconic as it was, couldn’t prepare her for what Seth did next.

So yes — Seth finally got his headline. But Steph’s still writing his. Two brothers. Two stories. One proud mom.

However, that 45.6% wasn’t just a number. It was the culmination of everything Seth built quietly. Every waived contract. Every G-League grind. Every time he was overlooked. Now? Seth is a free agent again. But not just another shooter. He’s a 3P% champ. A hometown hero. A Curry who wrote his own legend.

The phone will ring. A team on the brink — with a young core, spacing needs, and a playoff vision — would be wise to call first. Because Seth’s not just a shooter anymore. He’s proof that precision, resilience, and timing can turn role players into legends.

And whoever signs him will get more than a stat line. They’ll get a story.