Stephen Curry has seen plenty of wild tributes during his legendary NBA career, but even he looked stunned when a massive drone show lit up the night sky in Chongqing, China, this week to honor his global impact. Thousands of synchronized drones painted his signature three-point shot, his jersey number 30, and even a life-sized image of Curry mid-celebration across the skyline, leaving the crowd in awe.
Curry, who has long been one of the most popular NBA stars in China, took to social media to react, praising the creativity and spectacle. “This is unreal,” he wrote, sharing a clip of the show. “The love in China never fails to amaze me.”
But while he was clearly impressed, the Warriors superstar didn’t hold back from pointing out the one thing that still left him unsatisfied. “Beautiful show, amazing energy,” Curry said with a smile, “but I’m still not happy we didn’t bring home another championship this season. That’s the only thing on my mind.”
The comment quickly went viral, with fans applauding Curry’s relentless competitive drive. Even when being celebrated with one of the grandest tributes ever seen for an athlete overseas, his focus remained on basketball glory. “That’s why he’s the greatest shooter of all time,” one fan wrote. “Never satisfied, always hungry.”
Chinese media highlighted the event as yet another example of the NBA’s deep cultural influence in the country, with Curry standing alongside legends like Kobe Bryant, Yao Ming, and LeBron James in terms of fan devotion. Yet, Curry’s own words made it clear that no amount of adoration, lights, or drones can replace the sting of missing out on an NBA title.
And for Golden State fans, that message is both inspiring and sobering. If Curry’s reaction to an epic celebration is still framed around what’s missing, it may just mean the league’s most dangerous shooter isn’t done chasing another ring.
