SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The ultimate pregame introduction belonged to none apart from Stephen Curry. The massive MVP trophy on the finish, Curry heaved that prime within the air, too, in a becoming end to his particular All-Star Sport at residence.
His enviornment. His followers. His shining second — the most recent one on the listing, that’s.
Curry earned all this well-deserved fanfare in what has been a outstanding run from Oakland to San Francisco for the Golden State Warriors star.
Curry scored the primary factors of the ultimate on a 3-pointer and later hit from half-court, working down the opposite strategy to chest bump rapper Mistah Fab alongside one baseline. He helped Shaq’s OGs beat Chuck’s World Stars 41-25 on Sunday, scoring 12 factors on 4 3-pointers on the way in which to MVP honors.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry talks to Phoenix Suns ahead Kevin Durant through the NBA All-Star basketball sport Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Picture/Jed Jacobsohn)
Followers at Chase Middle chanted “MVP! MVP!” as he acquired the trophy.
An Olympic gold medal in August, then an All-Star victory again within the Bay Space six months later. Subsequent month, he’ll have a good time his thirty seventh birthday.
Curry took a second throughout a break midgame, grabbed the mic and shared how “blessed” he felt having the All-Star Sport on his court docket at 5-year-old Chase Middle — one thing the Golden State Warriors had lengthy envisioned from the very begin.
Curry kicked a ball to Anthony Edwards earlier than starting his pregame taking pictures routine — minus his common passing man, Warriors assistant coach Bruce Fraser.
Shaquille O’Neal drafted Curry and his teammates for the All-Star competitors, dealing with Candace’s Rising Stars within the first sport within the new format for the NBA’s midseason traditional.
No quarters, no clock, first one to 40 factors.
This was a becoming end for Curry after a jam-packed weekend of events, observe and neighborhood outreach.
It marked the 36-year-old Curry’s eleventh All-Star choice and tenth look total.
This second clearly meant a lot to Curry, whose birthday is March 14. He appeared emotional through the Canadian and U.S. nationwide anthems after which rapidly turned his consideration to the following job.
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