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Even the invincibles aren’t safe from the cruel reality of life. This fits perfectly when we talk about the family situation with Stephen Curry‘s parents. Arguably the biggest superstar in the NBA in recent years, Curry is the son of Dell and Sonya Curry. Dell used to be an NBA player himself, but his 35-year-old son has superseded all boundaries of fame and wealth. However, things took a turn for the worse when Curry’s parents filed for divorce in 2021.

The marriage that lasted over 30 years ended in the ugliest way possible for the two of them. From their cheating allegations to being mocked on the internet, the Curry family saw it all. Now living their separate lives, mama Curry recently posted a soul-touching clip, highlighting the cost of choosing peace.

Stephen Curry’s mother preaches a valuable life lesson

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Divorces are often ugly, they end up destroying everything beautiful that a family has made over the years. But, at the same time, it is also a sign that someone mustered up enough sanity to choose peace over an intangible pride. Although it may sound good on paper, this decision has consequences.

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The 57-year-old mother of the Golden State Warriors superstar knows this as much or better than everybody. The aftermath of her divorce was nothing short of a mess. Recently, Sonya shared a clip from an Instagram influencer that reflects on the hardships of choosing self.

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The clip is from Gary Knighton who talks about the “dark side” of acquiring peace for yourself. One of the most important lessons preached in the said clip is that we should be more appreciative of people who take this bold step. Talking about the sacrifices made for peace, Knighton highlights ?They Miss Out on Family Moments?. The mother of 4x NBA champion knows the true meaning of this from her own brutal experience.

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The ugly divorce saga of Stephen Curry’s parents

Curry’s parents’ divorce was made into an unfortunate spectacle by people on the internet. The ugly side of fame showed its true colors when the two decided to part ways. Days later, the speculations reached an all-time high. Which was followed by slapping allegations of being unfaithful in the marriage by one another. This led to the internet finding out one crazy coincidence which was also discussed by some NBA veterans.

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It was alleged that the new partners of Curry’s parents used to be married. This information spread like wildfire and soon enough, veterans like Matt Barnes and Gilbert Arenas were all over the “wife swapping” saga. However, with time, the trolling and mockery took the backseat but going by the recent story shared by Sonya, the wounds are yet to be healed.

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