Being a mother of two NBA superstars is no easy feat, but Sonya Curry has navigated the highs and lows of fame, competition, and parental worries with unwavering grace. With sons Stephen and Seth Curry competing at the highest level, Sonya is often seen in the stands, cheering them on with a mix of pride and nerves. A former college volleyball player herself, Sonya knows the demands of competition firsthand and understands the intensity her sons face on the court.
On the Got It From My Momma podcast, Sonya opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of watching her sons play. “At first, it’s fun being just a spectator and a fan of the game,” she shared. “And then once the whistle blows… you’re like—breathe, just breathe.” The expressive reactions Sonya displays in the stands, she explained, are her way of releasing that nervous energy as she rides the game’s emotional waves.
But Sonya’s worries go beyond the game. Like any parent, she admits to feeling a deep-seated fear, “just like most parents, you don’t want to mess your children up.” This concern was especially poignant when her son Steph was drafted by the Warriors in 2009. Both Sonya and her husband, Dell Curry, a former NBA player, initially had reservations about Golden State’s culture, as the team was dealing with controversial locker room issues at the time. “When they announced Golden State, I was like, ‘Where’s the Golden State?’” Sonya recalled with a laugh, underscoring the unfamiliarity and uncertainty that came with Steph’s move to the Bay Area.
Despite their early apprehensions, Sonya watched her son transform the franchise, leading the Warriors to multiple championships and redefining the game with his legendary shooting. Now, as Steph sits among the NBA’s greatest, Sonya can take pride in the role she’s played in supporting him and his brother Seth, who has also carved out a successful NBA career. Yet, even after all the accolades, she admits she still sees her sons as the little boys she raised, and she feels that same parental fear every time they step onto the court.
Sonya’s journey alongside her sons is a testament to the strength and resilience of a mother who balances pride with anxiety, always cheering them on while nervously clutching the edges of her seat. With her sons continuing to make their mark in the league, Sonya will undoubtedly keep biting her nails, supporting her boys as they continue to rise as NBA legends.
