The NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics proved to be one of the best sporting events this year. Stephen Curry and his team put on a show as the Dubs beat the Celtics 4-2 to win the title. Like almost every other NBA final, this year saw lots of big celebrities attend the games.
One of the biggest names sitting courtside was Jay-Z. The Hip-Hop icon attended Game 5 of the finals along with his daughter, Blue Ivy. As the duo posed for the cameras, NBA fans noticed something.
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Blue Ivy has grown up so much compared to the last time she attended an NBA final game. This is similar to Riley Curry, the daughter of Steph Curry.
Riley has also grown considerably ever since making her famous appearance during a press conference along with her father. Safe to say, Blue Ivy and Riley make NBA fans feel old!
Celebs turn up to the NBA finals
The NBA finals are one of the biggest events in the sporting calendar. After a gruesome regular season followed by a hectic postseason, the Golden State Warriors took on the Boston Celtics in the biggest of stages.
Celebrities from all spectrums of life attended the sporting extravaganza. Stars like Barry Bonds, Jay-Z, Gary Payton, and Tyrese Maxey were just some of the big names who attended the finals.
Stephen Curry puts on a show in the finals
After facing disappointment in the past 2 seasons, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors entered the finals with a point to prove. They faced a tough test in the form of the Boston Celtics.
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Despite being down in the series, the Dubs came back strongly to clinch the title. The spirited Warriors’ comeback was spearheaded by their leader, Steph Curry.
He averaged 31.2 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in the finals. This performance was enough to win him his first-ever Finals MVP award.
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With this title win, Curry further solidifies his legacy in the NBA. He has 4 NBA titles to his name, which makes him one of the most iconic players of all time.