Stephen Curry is one of the most popular athletes in the world. The NBA superstar has been the face of the league and Under Armour for years. Given Curry’s superstardom, his family is always under the spotlight as well, including his three adorable children.
How many kids does Stephen Curry have?
Ayesha and Stephen Curry have three children together. Two daughters Riley Elizabeth Curry (10) and Ryan Carson Curry (7), and a son Canon W. Jack Curry (5). Fans love their hilarious antics whenever they are in public and also on social media. All three of his kids stole the show during the Golden State Warriors’ victory parade last year. Interestingly, a young boy’s message to Riley during the parade shocked Ayesha.
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All you need to know about Stephen Curry?s delightful children
Notably, all three children of Stephen and Ayesha Curry were born in July, which is also the same month the couple tied the knot. After marrying in July 2011, they welcomed their first child, Riley Curry, on July 19, 2012. Safe to say, Riley is her father’s good luck charm. A three-year-old Riley went viral for her hilarious press conference debut during the 2015 Western Conference Finals. Steph and the Golden State Warriors went on to win their first title in 40 years that season. The young girl’s popularity has been growing ever since. Furthermore, she has been a child model for the children?s fashion brand, Freshly Picked.
Three years later, the Currys had their second kid, Ryan Curry, on July 10, 2015. Even though there is not much information about Ryan, she steals the show whenever the spotlight is on her. They were then blessed with their third child, Canon Curry, who was born on July 2, 2018. Similar to Riley, Canon is an internet sensation as well.
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The young boy’s uncanny resemblance when his father was his age went viral. Also, a video clip of Canon’s incredible ball-handling skills as a three-year-old got a lot of attention and drew comparisons with the four-time NBA championship-winning father.
Are Stephen Curry’s kids following in their father’s athletic legacy?
Steph Curry comes from a family of incredible athletes. While his father Dell, had a great NBA career, his mother, Sonya, was a college volleyball star. She also played basketball and track and field in college. Steph’s younger brother Seth Curry is also an NBA player and their sister Sydel Lee Curry played college volleyball at Elon University. And it looks like Stephen Curry’s children might continue the tradition.
Canon dribbling two basketballs like his dad 💙
[via @ayeshacurry] pic.twitter.com/y7wl5Uzf4V
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) June 15, 2022
The two-time MVP once revealed that his children were interested in sports. He noted that Riley was interested in volleyball and Ryan was still figuring it out. The sharpshooter added that Canon was showing early signs of athleticism and was ready to find out what he was interested in. The Golden State Warriors star also said that there would be no pressure on his children to take up sports and stated he wanted them to find what they loved and support them.
Inside Stephen Curry’s life as a doting dad
The 35-year-old is a proud father and always shows unconditional love for his children. Stephen Curry’s kids reciprocate that feeling irrespective of their father’s performances on the hardwood. The NBA superstar once disclosed that one of his biggest worries is having his kids grow up in the spotlight because of his popularity and social media. He said that he does not want his kids to compare themselves to others on social media.
According to a report from Heavy, he stated, “I just want them to be proud of who they are. They are unique. They don?t have to live up to anything that the world tells them they have to.”
The 6’3 star also talked about his life as a father. “Your biggest responsibility, obviously, is being a parent, and it?s just so much fun every single day when they change so fast and you?re trying to keep up. You get to share so many experiences with them and I?m enjoying every minute of it.”
He added that his children made him and his wife Ayesha Curry to be better people.
Giving back to the community: How the Curry family uses their platform for good
Ayesha and Stephen Curry do their best to give back to the community. The couple runs the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation which focuses on helping children. The foundation aims to provide good nutrition, education, and a safe playing environment for kids in need.
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According to a report from ET Online, Steph said, “What Ayesha and I really understood is that it takes a village. It’s one of her favorite sayings, in terms of raising a child — it takes a village to do that.”
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He added that they and the foundation want to be the village to help the children in need. Their experience as parents also inspired them to help the community.