Dell Curry is probably known to many now as the father of Stephen Curry. The man who, hand-in-hand with Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, changed the course of the Warriors. While his fame may have skyrocketed because of his superstar son, the former NBA star’s off-court controversies have not spared him the limelight. Especially his traumatic split with his ex-wife, Sonya Curry.
Married to the President of the Christian Montessori School for 33 years, the two got a divorce in 2021. Two years later, Dell Curry surprised the NBA world and the world at large with news of his remarriage. However, the Hornets legend has not shied away from reflecting upon the unfortunate end to his previous marriage.
Stephen Curry’s dad takes a sly dig at his failed marriage on live TV
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Working as a commentator for the Charlotte Hornets, Curry Sr. was the recipient of a jab for his lack of luck in marriage. Eric Collins, his fellow Hornets announcer, made a statement about “misguided love” on Live TV as the Hornets took on the Heat. This is when Dell Curry decided to take a dig at his failed marriage.
Eric Collins: "Misguided love, we've all been there."
Dell Curry: "Yeah we have…"🥹 #LetsFly35 pic.twitter.com/LoRZzoQwR7
— /r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) December 12, 2023
Curry Sr did not hesitate to agree with Collins’ statement on “misguided love”. The former Hornets star responded to the announcer’s comment, saying “Yeah we have”, completely embracing his misfortune with his first marriage with Sonya Curry.
Dell Curry may have taken a jab at his marriage, but the ex-6MOY has only had kind words for his ex-wife since their divorce. Not only have they remained devoted parents to the Warriors superstar Curry and his siblings, but also shared a complicated friendship over the years.
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Dell Curry and Sonya Curry share an inseparable bond
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Stephen Curry’s parents met in the early 80s at Virginia Tech University, where their love blossomed into 33 years of marriage. However, even their divorce has not taken away an inseparable bond that ties them together – parenthood.
Dell and Sonya Curry have committed themselves to parenting their three kids and finding happiness in their lives. Since their split in 2021, Dell Curry and Sonya have both moved on with their lives, finding love elsewhere. Just two months ago, Dell Curry tied the knot with Nicki Smith. Sonya, on the other hand, has been rumored to be dating Steven Johnson, former New England Patriots star. However, they have always shown up for Stephen, Seth, and Sydel and have often showered love upon their kids.
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This complicated relationship may have come to an end, but their love for their children has remained unfazed. As Dell Curry continues his unwavering support for the Hornets even years after his retirement, his two basketball star kids continue to leave an indelible mark on the NBA. As for Sonya, the mother of three has pursued an incredible career path and continues to flaunt her charm to the world.
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