Steph Curry’s support of women’s basketball has been long-standing and he recently showed just how important the sport is to him during a conversation with an aspiring young reporter. Eleven-year-old Ines Hill, who wants to become a sports writer one day, had the opportunity to ask Curry a question during the Stanford women’s basketball game at Maples Pavilion Monday.
When Hill asked, “What does women’s basketball mean to you?” Curry’s answer was heartfelt and inspiring. He explained that growing up, he played a lot of pickup basketball with young girls and loves how the game is growing with more exposure. Curry also shared that he has taken his children to watch the games and supports family ties.
Curry is a regular at Stanford women’s games, where he often supports Cameron Brink. Brink is the daughter of Michell Bain-Brink, the best friend of Curry’s mom, Sonya, and her roommate at Virginia Tech. Brink is Sonya’s goddaughter and has known Curry since she was little.
In the wake of Kobe Bryant’s death, who was a major advocate of the sport, Curry has taken up the mantle as a champion for women’s basketball and has become close with WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu as both work to build on Bryant’s legacy.
Curry’s conversation with Hill is a reminder of his impact on the game of basketball for both boys and girls. His response was truly inspiring and certainly gave the young reporter a moment she’ll remember forever. Curry’s support and dedication to the sport of women’s basketball is truly admirable and his message should be shared far and wide.
