The Charlotte Hornets are on the brink of a significant ownership change. This is because the majority ownership, previously held by Michael Jordan for over a decade, is set to be sold. The news of the impending sale has caused a frenzy in the basketball world. Especially due to reports suggesting that the team will be sold for a massive sum of three billion dollars. Recently, Stephen Curry‘s brother publicly expressed his interest in playing for the Hornets despite many things going on with the organization.
The Charlotte Hornets have endured a stretch of consistent underperformance in the NBA in recent future, with only two playoff appearances in the last decade. Given their lack of success, it came as a surprise to witness a prominent NBA star expressing a desire to join the team in the upcoming seasons.
Stephen Curry’s brother expresses his desires to feature for the Hornets
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Seth Curry, who grew up as a Charlotte Hornets fan, appears to be making the most of his off-season as he participated in a recent charity golf competition. Considering his father Dell Curry’s history with the Charlotte Hornets, when Seth was asked about the possibility of following in his father’s footsteps and playing for the Hornets, he had an intriguing response to share as reported by Greenville News.
In response, Seth Curry expressed, “You always think about it. Growing up a Hornets fan.” He further acknowledged, “But like I always say, you never know in this league.” Curry revealed that he has indeed contemplated the possibility of playing for the Hornets, being a fan of the team during his upbringing.
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He concluded by highlighting the unpredictable nature of the NBA and his personal desire to play for the same organization his father once represented. Whether Curry will ultimately join the Hornets remains uncertain. Given his reputation as one of the league’s top and efficient three-point shooters, it can be assumed that Hornets would warmly welcome his presence on the team.
Seth Curry was once worried that he would hurt Steph
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Stephen Curry and Seth Curry are among the rare pairs of siblings who have both played in the NBA throughout its history. Seth Curry shared an anecdote about a time when his brother, Steph, was prone to injuries, and he expressed fear of going one-on-one against him, believing that he might inadvertently cause harm. He stated, “You were walking on eggshells, working out with him.” It was touching to witness Seth expressing his genuine concern for his sibling’s well-being.
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