San Francisco, California — For Stephen Curry, that practice was no different than hundreds of others before. He walked out of the arena feeling relaxed, ready to go home to his family. But as soon as he reached the parking lot, a strange sight made him stop short.
A gaunt, elderly man was standing on the side of the road. In his hand was a faded baseball cap with the Davidson College logo — where Curry had written the first chapters of his legendary career.
NOT A FAN, BUT A PERSON FROM THE PAST
At first glance, everyone thought he was just a passionate old fan. But as Curry stepped closer, his eyes suddenly changed. This was not a stranger. This was an old acquaintance, someone who had played a small but extremely important role in his career.
Witnesses said Curry was suddenly silent for a few seconds, before exclaiming:
“Uncle… is that really you?”
The man nodded, his voice trembling, recounting his difficult time after many life events. He used to be a server at the Davidson gym, the one who quietly cleaned up, picked up each ball, and always gave Curry words of encouragement when he was just a skinny, looked down upon student.
A BURNING REUNION
When Curry realized his current state — weak, needy, even without a stable place to live — he did not hesitate for a second.
According to witnesses, Curry immediately called his staff, asked to stop the car, put the man in the front seat, and declared that he would personally take care of it.
“He said clearly, ‘We’re not leaving until you have a safe place to sleep tonight. This is the man who helped me when I was nobody.’”
THE ACTION THAT MADE THE STADIUM TO TEARS
Later, in an on-field interview, Curry revealed why he refused to abandon the man and hurriedly took him away:
“When I was a little boy who was underestimated, no one believed I could succeed. But there were people who quietly supported me. Today, I just did the right thing — give back a little hope to the man who gave me hope.”
Those words made the entire stadium choke up. Fans in the stands burst into tears, and a clip of the moment went viral online at a dizzying speed.
LEGACY OFF THE COURT
The incident quickly became a national sensation. Many called it “Curry’s greatest shot,” not with a basketball, but with his heart.
One fan wrote on Twitter:
“Curry is not just the greatest shooter. He is the greatest human being.”
👉 This could go down as one of Curry’s defining moments — not just as an NBA legend, but as a symbol of humanity.
