Curry Bowl: How Steph and Seth Curry’s Parents Will Decide Who to Cheer for During Western Conference Finals

By Sandra Rose  | 

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Dell and Sonya Curry have an enviable problem: they have to figure out which son's jersey to wear while watching the NBA Western Conference Championship series between the Golden State Warriors and the Portland Trailblazers.

When Portland's Seth Curry, 28, and the Warriors' Steph Curry, 31, face each other in Game 1 tonight, they will be the first set of brothers to play in a NBA Conference Championship series.

After leading the Trailblazers to their first Western Conference Finals in two decades, CJ McCollum, 27, approached Steph and Seth's dad, Dell Curry, and asked him which of his sons' jerseys he would wear to the championship series. "Gotta flip a coin," Dell responded.

According to ESPN's The Jump host Rachel Nichols, Dell and Sonya reached a tentative compromise. They will flip a coin before every game to determine which jersey to wear.

Every parent has a favorite child, and the Currys are no different. Rumor has it that Dell's favorite son is Steph, while Sonya also favors Steph. So even their compromise is fraught with tension and high drama. In other words: flipping a coin won't be easy.

"Well, we have to flip to see who flips first," Dell explained. "There's going to be a lot of coin flipping going on."

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  • xenaD

    Congratulations to both boys and good luck! I’m going with the warriors tho so let’s see

  • abby500

    The easiest way is to have each parent wear a Portland and the other wear GS and they flip it every game. Duh.... ?

  • Marlika

    I’m sick of this whole family.? Bunch of hi yella narcissists. ?????

  • tia

    Their mama know she too cute. Look at her!

  • Mr.LeBrickJames

    Talent-wise...
    Steph Curry= Beyonce
    Seth Curry= Solange

  • therealashland

    Cheer for the son that never wins,... ?????

  • therealashland

    When you’re good,. You’re good. ?

  • 11pink123

    Why don’t they just get a special jersey made for them both? Or do like Eli and Peyton Manning’s parents did. The mom wore one jersey and the Dad wore another. Not that hard to figure out, and I’m pretty sure they seen how the Mannings handled it.

  • Alextra Ballard

    I don’t see the prollum....why not cheer for them both

  • iWasteTime

    I know who Time Jr and Mommy Time got ... lol
    My son willed , WILLED Steph in Friday's game. Out the locker room he was encouraging the ish out Steph
    Me "He can't hear you!!! "

  • jazmine

    So you just ain’t gon mention Ayesha? See this that shit she be talking bout ?

  • CardiB’sAbs

    ??????

  • Scromes1212

    Gotta do like Archie Manning lol go for the younger less accomplished child. Steph has done it all, give his brother some shine

  • CardiB’sAbs

    I like this family. They have one hell of a gene pool and they are hardworking.

  • xxxgracious

    ???

  • Alextra Ballard

    Still smh@Ayesha

  • NipseyHusslewasatrueKing

    Don't wear a jersey and cheer for both.

  • Love Luv

    How about both? When I attend games I enjoy the experience. Then again I’m not a crazy fanatic of anyone. I’m just there with my littles to enjoy the game. I would think it would be all fun and proudness with their family. Super cool to be in this position!

  • Love Luv

    Yes! Me too. Such positive energy!

  • xenaD

    Where’s the fun in that?! Such a historic moment. But imagine if mom gets Stéphs Jersey every flip lol

  • Scromes1212

    To be fair 99% of the black women in America could never understand what she going through

  • Phillybruh

    One kid is in to sports and the other science fairs, don't have this problem...lol One parent wear a jersey that represents each team.

  • A D N

    Design a shirt with front and back or side by side of both teams. I will not divide myself but I understand this family is about competitiveness. May the best TEAM win! This is another Serena and Venus situation. The baby always have a point to make.

  • Alextra Ballard

    Exactly....it ain rocket science

  • Nita Pie

    THey have no choice but to cheer for both, its a win win situation. Glad it happen while they adults, if they were children would've been an issue maybe but they grown who cares

  • Love Luv

    I remember science fairs! I always wanted to do something cool but ah well. I mastered those spelling bee’s though! Kudos to both your babies doing their thing. I am sure they are amazing !

  • A D N

    Good point, but just because I won, doesn't mean I shouldn't continue to win. Just take me down if you can lol.

  • Love Luv

    True. Healthy competition. Goal !

  • A D N

    You are crazy lol! That poor woman ain't gone live that down lol.

  • Mr.LeBrickJames

    Dad.. just wear a Warriors jacket and a Trailblazers jersey under it, and Mom... wear a Trailblazers jacket with a Warriors jersey under it.
    Problem solved. Next caller.

  • A D N

    Stop the hate lol.

  • PhillyFacts

    Dad could wear one teams jersey, and mom the other. Then they switch jerseys for the next game that way they’ll always be supportive of both sons during the entire conference.

  • Love Luv

    I read that in the Coming to America voice. Lol. “Who’s next?!”

  • Yardgirl

    Was trying to figure out how to say it nicely and you just did!! LMAO!!

  • BythegraceofGodIcanexplain

    We should cheer out more winning like this, Spirit -free.

  • Love Luv

    Go straight to jail.. do not pass go. Do not collect $200.

    Dead ? Lmbo.

  • Mama Dee’s Wig Maker

    Lol

  • R in NYC

    Sandra's infatuation with the Currys tickles me.

  • Blaque Mahogany

    So between the four of them (and their millions of dollars and resources) they can't come up with a solution to this "problem". Umm ok. https://media1.giphy.com/media/3oAt2dA6LxMkRrGc0g/giphy.gif

  • Scromes1212

    I was thinking the same thing smh we look at the younger one as a knockoff version of the older one when they really just doing them. That's got to be tough

  • hottlanta

    I was caught in the same situation with my lilhots. It was fun l cheered for both of them. Cheer for both n thank god they r handling their business n keep it moving.

  • Yardgirl

    Exactly!!

  • ShelbyMoore
  • Blaque Mahogany

    Rofl. Bye

  • Kanyade
  • Scromes1212

    And that's why we are where we are smh

  • xenaD

    I feel like the whole coin flip thingamajig was a quick lil joke

  • iWasteTime

    It isn't a problem or a head line but clearly it's a slooooooow news day

  • Kanyade

    OAN I remember riding little ponies like this once at the fair when I was a child. It was magical. :)

  • http://batman-news.com Roderick2011

    It's not rocket science.

  • BythegraceofGodIcanexplain

    My daddy is going to put Ice T (OG ) on you. Roll-eyes.

  • iWasteTime

    So much color-ism in a basketball post.

    https://media3.giphy.com/media/uB6rsQFg5yPzW/giphy.gif

  • BlockingTrollsAllYearLong

    Could have easily got Jerseys made with one son on the front & the other on the back. Too easy.

  • Kanyade
  • CardiB’sAbs

    Right! Even though Ayeesha gets on my nerves at times, she seems to be a good mom and have good intentions. I like the Curry’s mom she seems patient. It’s one heck of an accomplishment to raise productive beings.

  • GAPeach

    Rumor has it that Dell's favorite son is Steph, while Sonya also favors Steph.

    You so damn messy sometimes.

  • Just Me

    Have a jersey made that represents both team. Support both children. There case closed.?????

  • Slickone

    Just go 4 the home team?????

  • sunni_daze

    Damn internet moves fast.

  • MsPam

    Dale is handsome to me, Sonya is beautiful. I have Portland in six.

  • Shawty

    Yup...that way you supporting both.

  • Blak

    Very sad that parents think they actually have to choose between kids and not support both. SMDH

  • Alextra Ballard

    Yes indeed he is

  • Shawty

    Apparently it is for them...giggles

  • Shawty

    Don't wear jersey's at all. Just show up to each game and support both sons. Hoop and holler for both of them when they score. REAL SIMPLE!

  • Alextra Ballard

    You’re absolutely correct

  • Renee26

    Cute... They can cheer on both. Win-Win attitude

  • Renee26

    Or cut them down the middle and sew them together

  • Topic Influencer

    Seth is garbage personified on the court, so he needs the family cheering section more than Wardell Jr/Steph https://media3.giphy.com/media/4GIvR6cmYs8jC/giphy.gif

  • Christopher Gibson

    Sometimes??

  • Alextra Ballard

    I know these tew intelligent looking people ain losing slept on who or how to cheer for both sons

  • Topic Influencer
  • Topic Influencer

    Seth=Cousin Angela Beyince

  • Cliffpetty

    His wife looks as old as his mom..

  • tintin

    exactly it's a win win. Two sons in the NBA. must be nice.

  • Topic Influencer

    No Seth really does well NOT SUCK But. He is not good. He is barely mediocore.

  • Renee26

    Wait.. Solange wrote a lot of Beys hits... But Bey is more popular and a more exciting performer.

    Does that mean Seth has the real talent and Steph has the sparkle??

  • Topic Influencer

    No it does not mean that. Seth wasnt even drafted. He had to go to the D-League and get in that way.

  • Mr.LeBrickJames

    No, not even close. Nice try, though. ?

  • GAPeach

    Yeah. I was trying to be nice.

  • Lisa Left Eye

    Awww, what a lovely problem to have. I'm sure steph wouldn't mind sharing the spotlight with his bro

  • IyanlaVanzantoftheInterWebs

    Stephs mom is pretty!

  • IyanlaVanzantoftheInterWebs

    ??Don't let Ayesha read this comment... You may drive her to the bottle ??

  • Rhyme and Reason

    Well, Serena and Venus’ mom has done it many times! And, they all get through it, and remain a close-knit family!

    After watching Mom Curry on Red Table Talk, they’ll be just fine, and joyful both came to this point!

    Most Moms do have favorites, it just happens!

  • IyanlaVanzantoftheInterWebs

    Dayum ???

  • Topic Influencer

    He is pretty ummm...yeah. Keep reading

  • Renee26

    LMAO

  • currvalicious

    Sonya Curry is gorgeous.

  • Christopher Gibson

    Lol...understood

  • Renee26

    ? ? ?

  • morenYAHdelsur

    Parents, please chime in. Does every parent have a favorite child? LOL

    I don’t. I love mine equally. I parent them equally.

    Perhaps this isn’t on par with basketball fanaticism, BUT I’d wear my kids’ faces? Or the colors of both teams? LOL

  • Renee26

    ? that was me being petty ... Ion follow sports so idk what his record looks like, I figured it wasn't that good considering I just learned he existed today ?

  • BythegraceofGodIcanexplain

    My daughter played happy face or place yesterday. It's the first time I heard it, soulfulness.

  • morenYAHdelsur

    I say if they want to adorn themselves in anything, let it be their sons’ faces LOL ????? That’s why they’re there anyway.

  • morenYAHdelsur
  • morenYAHdelsur

    I was just thinking ‘Moms is pretty...Eesh cute too though’ ??????

  • jayhawkpride

    They should just flip a coin for the game tonight and then alternate between the jersey's for the rest of the series.

  • BEANTOWN BULLI

    I have two daughters and i love them the same!! Though my youngest daughter can hit that button quicker!! LOL

  • BEANTOWN BULLI

    Ok OK maybe i have been under a rock but i had no idea Steph curry had a brother playing in NBA. I always just hear about Steph!!

  • BEANTOWN BULLI

    LMAO!!! I this why i didnt know he existed!!!!

  • OvertheMississippi

    I have to take Xanax just to watch my son and daughter compete against strangers. No way I'd be able to watch my kids play against each other. They aren't "cheering" that either wins because they have sense enough to know that one of the kids WILL win. Duhhhh! LOL

  • OvertheMississippi

    I have to take Xanax just to watch my son and daughter compete against strangers. No way I'd be able to watch my kids play against each other. They aren't "cheering" that either wins because they have sense enough to know that one of the kids WILL win. Duhhhh! LOL

  • Clobaby_

    The brother looks a lot like the dad......

  • Clobaby_

    The brother looks a lot like the dad......

  • Topic Influencer

    This is exactly why. Unless you are a college basketball head like me, chances are you totally wouldnt know about Seth. I was familar bc he played ACC ball for Duke. He went straight to the D-League after college and JUST came outta even that not too long ago.

  • KcoolMuziq

    The Curry family is a gifted family.

  • Topic Influencer

    Mom of two girls. 14 and 24. I am an equal opportunity parent. I cant stand neither one just as equally as I love em lmaooo. They both get on my nerves and worry the pure fukk outta me and both are on my payroll. Yes even still the 24 yo. Gave her some money for her bday and paying her phone bill tomorrow as part of her bday too. I mean I guess. Longheaded asses. https://media1.giphy.com/media/116a8zosxwA0SI/giphy.gif

  • bemetoo

    Wonder if they are gifted down below

  • morenYAHdelsur

    LMBO! You proved my point LOL.

    Mine are only 7 & 5. BUT I can relate! They both drive me up the wall and both are sweet when they wanna be.

    Shout out to you for holding your 24 year old down! LOL that’s about the age I was kicked off of my parents’ insurance ??

  • morenYAHdelsur

    Ha! I concur! LOL

  • Vonn
  • Vonn

    Bey is riding that pony like "oh well." ??

  • Topic Influencer

    Baby open enrollment is coming in Oct and we have already had the discussion. Time for your behind to get off my health insurance. Her non driving ass BEEN off my car insurance since she was 18 and totaled a car I worked my buns off to be able to give her. She been getting on my nerbs exactly 24 years too. Her bday was last Tuesday lol.

  • Alextra Ballard

    Lmaoooo....see there yew go!!!

  • Alextra Ballard

    Dad is quite easy on the eyes

  • morenYAHdelsur

    LMAOOO happy belated bday to her!
    ?????????

    You’re teaching her responsibility. Ain’t nothing wrong with it.

  • bemetoo

    Girl I know you thinking ? about it I’m just bold enough to admit it

  • Alextra Ballard

    I know Ayesha gets tired of hearing how pretty her Mother in law is

  • KcoolMuziq

    I guess U have to ask Ayesha. I’ve said enough about her already.

  • bemetoo

    Naw I’ll end up having to bust her across the head

  • Listen2Me

    I have two kids (son -24 daughter 18) I’d like to say I don’t have a favorite but I do have one that gets away with a lot more.
    I think me and daughter are too much alike..she has too much mouth.

  • ShelbyMoore

    Find a dack and suck it bish.

  • Ebony Starr

    They can do the Split jerseys.

  • Applebootay

    All the money they have they can pay someone to make a jersey representing both teams....

  • Applebootay

    LOL

  • Applebootay

    I don't I have 2 children 10 years apart...so I guess I couldn't have a favorite...LOL

  • Applebootay

    Mine are 26 and 16. Boy the oldest and back at home...The girl has the sassy mouth and the boy thinks he's living with me for the rest of his life....Pray for me and I'll pray for you....

  • ThisIsWhat43LooksLike

    I have a daughter 23 and a son 19 and I honestly don’t have a favorite. I’m like you, I love and parent them equally as well. Now my mom on the other hand has a favorite and it’s my brother. We’re almost 10 years apart and she didn’t want anymore kids. I was a surprise ?

  • Look@m3

    I feel like this is going to be me. I think when my baby gets older I may be crossing the line on the basketball court. I don't know if I will have control! Lord help me now.

  • Look@m3

    Me neither I just found out about a month ago....found out about the sister maybe a year ago. SMH...Didn't know his dad played too...They need to tell us more lol

  • Look@m3

    Yes a split jersey. I love mines equally but they are little ones. Now if my girl start talking back to me, Ill come back and visit this comment. JK

  • Look@m3

    Little brother or big brother and why do you say she likes him better? LOL

  • Kimberly King

    Seth is a spitting f*cking image of their dad. Geez ! You can tell Daddy was fine back in the day. Steph looks more like their mom.

  • Kimberly King

    Yes ma'am !

  • ???TheRider???

    Always has been! Look up the BK commercial with a young Steph, ooo la la!

  • morenYAHdelsur

    LMBO!

  • IyanlaVanzantoftheInterWebs

    OR how they could pass for sisters ?????

  • ThisIsWhat43LooksLike

    Older brother and because she said so. True story?????
    But I’m not mad at her. My dad spoiled me rotten and still does to this day and I will be the one to pick out her nursing home??

  • Look@m3

    LOL omg.....Do you have any kids? If so how Is she towards your children. She didn't verbally tell you this? Did she?

  • OvertheMississippi

    It ain’t easy!!!!

  • Bdot

    They should support the son whose woman is grateful and not named Ayesha

  • ThisIsWhat43LooksLike

    Lol! Yes, I’m dead serious. She said this and other things. My family knows he’s her favorite. It is what it is ?????
    She loves my two kids to death and they love her. She poured into them the love she didn’t give me.

  • CookieMobster

    My mom has a fav and it is NOT me!! My baby brother (only 2 yrs younger) is her all time fav. This ninja lives 7 hrs away, don't call EVER comes to town 2 times a year, 3 time felon, but boy he is IT. I on the other hand I live 3 miles away, I go plant flowers her old a$$ started and got to "down in her back" to complete that I TOLD her she wouldn't be able to do, I cook, I clean, I do everything her and my step-dad ask, my son goes over and does yard work, but.... I still aint SH!t. Periodt. But that's ok. He can be that. I WAS my grandaddy's favorite though. IJS!!

  • Passion

    Having a favorite doesn’t mean you don’t love them equally, it usually who shares your personality and interests.

  • Renee Bee
  • PlayerP

    I'm with on ma and pa...but why you no like Esh? She's a cutie to me

  • PlayerP

    Sad but typically mothers favor their boys...mine walks on water too

  • Kimberly King

    She's just thirsty for attention. I like NBA wives like Savannah James and Vanessa Bryant. Just sit back and SLAY in the latest fashions. Moonpie face always wanna cry about something ... with those granny ass fashions she likes to wear. Lol

  • PlayerP

    Mmmm...Solange??? She may not be the entertainer her sis is but she is UBER TALENTED...Seth tho? Ummm...Seth would be more like an Ashanti...maybe?
    LOL

  • PlayerP
  • Hazel

    Kinda weird that the dad is standing next to Ayesha....no bueno. But on the other hand, Steph's mom is so much prettier than Ayesha, she has no worries lol.

  • ClaireHuxtable

    No waay that's their momma! She looks like his side-chick! She looks great for her age...especially for a middle age wyte woman.

  • ClaireHuxtable

    Below what?

  • ClaireHuxtable

    U can tell he thank he all that! *rolls eyes*

  • ClaireHuxtable

    L0l! Be kind...be forgiving...show love.

  • R Smith

    She's black!

  • ClaireHuxtable

    "too much mouth."
    ^ THIS.

  • ClaireHuxtable

    She must have found the Fountain of Youth.

  • ThisIsWhat43LooksLike

    Believe me, I’m trying. Gotta be an example for my kids?

  • ClaireHuxtable

    Yeah??! No wonder she looks like 28!

  • R Smith

    Exactly :o)

  • Logan Roberts

    Meh.

  • Blunted25

    Why can’t each parent just wear a jersey for each of the sons and alternate for future games

  • bemetoo

    The waist ?

  • Mrs Mary

    He's OOGLIE just like Seth and the other children they have together. Steph is also funny looking.

  • Mrs Mary

    She's BI RACIAL

  • R Smith

    Ok! However, I read an article whereby she called herself "black"!

    Just read another article "Sonya is African-American Creole and Haitian ethnic background from both her parent’s side." In any event, she's very pretty and was a star athlete (volleyball). Seems like a great family!