Basketball is a family business for the Currys, and last night was their moment.
The Charlotte Hornets retired Dell Curry's jersey in an emotional halftime ceremony, with his sons Steph and Seth in attendance. The moment celebrated a Charlotte legend and the Curry family's incredible basketball legacy across three generations.
Dell Curry isn't a household name like his superstar son, but in Charlotte, he's royalty. He played 10 seasons with the Hornets from 1988 to 1998, and he was the heart and soul of those teams. He was a Sixth Man of the Year candidate, a clutch shooter, and a fan favorite who put Charlotte basketball on the map.
"This city means everything to me," Dell said during his speech, his voice cracking with emotion. "I raised my family here. I became a man here. And now my jersey is going to hang in these rafters forever. I'm blessed."
The crowd gave him a standing ovation that lasted several minutes. Steph, sitting courtside with his brother Seth, wiped away tears. This was their dad's night, and you could see how much it meant to them.
Dell finished his Hornets career with 9,839 points, second in franchise history at the time. He was a deadly three-point shooter before the three-point revolution, and he paved the way for his son to become the greatest shooter in NBA history. The parallels are obvious - the quick release, the range, the clutch gene. Steph got it from his dad.
"My dad taught me everything," Steph said after the ceremony. "How to shoot, how to compete, how to be a professional. This is his moment, and I'm so proud of him."
Seth Curry, who's carved out his own solid NBA career, echoed those sentiments. "Growing up, we watched him do it the right way every single night," Seth said. "This is a proud moment for our family."
The ceremony featured video tributes from Larry Johnson, Muggsy Bogues, and other Hornets legends. Michael Jordan, the team's owner, even sent a message: "Dell was the ultimate pro. Charlotte wouldn't be what it is without him."
This wasn't just a jersey retirement. It was a celebration of basketball royalty honoring its roots. Dell put Charlotte on the map. Steph and Seth became superstars. And now, the Curry name is forever etched in NBA history.
That's what sports is all about, folks.
