The 2 year old daughter of Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry became a national star after stealing the spotlight during her dad s post game press conference Tuesday night.
After the Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals the NBA s Most Valuable Player was joined by his daughter Riley who captured many hearts with her laughter smile and wave.
Here s what you need to know about Riley and her family
1. Steph Said She Wanted to Join Him for the Press ConferenceSteph Curry said his daughter was insistent that she join him during the press conference after the Warriors win. According to the San Francisco Chronicle he said
I was walking past the family room my wife and daughter were sitting there in the hallway. I think (Ayesha his wife) had asked Riley if she wanted to go with me and Riley had told her Yes. I was like I ll just go do it real quick. (But) Riley gave me the look like I m going with you. She wasn t taking no for an answer at that point.
A picture truly is worth a thousand words pic.twitter.com/6tVYoWG85I
Golden St. Warriors ( warriors) May 20 2015
Steph Curry said his daughter hasn t let her fame go to her head.
This morning she was on SportsCenter and they were showing all the reactions she had he told the Chronicle. She just walked by the TV like it was nothing. Didn t even stop and look. I don t think it fazed her at all. She s definitely a clown at home so what you saw there is how she truly is.
Steph Curry has an idea of what it s like for his daughter to be the child of a NBA player. His father Dell starred for the Charlotte Hornets and started bringing him to games when he was about her age.
He told the San Francisco Chronicle
I remember going to All Star weekend when I was 4. That s the picture that most people have seen with me sitting on (his father s) lap with Don Nelson in the back (and) Mitch Richmond. That was the first event I remember.
My dad did a good job of making sure I kept it in perspective. It s a privilege to be able to walk up to Muggsy Bogues and have him pick you up and fly you around like an airplane around the locker room. Or go talk to Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning and all those guys. I ll never forget that and it was always cool to go back and tell my friends about it too.
2. Some Sportswriters Weren t Happy About Her Being at the Press ConferenceWhile most people were happy to have a little life added to a post game press conference some sportswriters weren t pleased that Steph brought his daughter into the room with him.
My man WindhorstESPN taking the most unpopular position ever saying NBA might need to ban kids from podium so reporters can ask questions
Ramona Shelburne ( ramonashelburne) May 20 2015
Totally agree with WindhorstESPN for one of the first times .let's keep the kids away from postgame interviews. nba
Mitch Mann ( mitchdamann) May 20 2015
joybenedict WindhorstESPN Brian is right. It's unprofessional But they are soooo damn cute no one has the guts to say anything
Ramona Shelburne ( ramonashelburne) May 20 2015
Great for him but it really hurt the process. RealSkipBayless on Riley Curry being at the podium w/Steph pic.twitter.com/YlEICYfvN2
ESPN First Take ( ESPN_FirstTake) May 20 2015
3. Her Parents Met When They Were Teenagers in North CarolinaGolden State Warriors Stephen Curry with wife Ayesha Alexander and daughter Riley. (Instagram/wardell30)
Steph Curry met his wife model and actress Ayesha Alexander when they were teenagers in North Carolina and their families attended the same church. They got married in 2011. They were engaged in 2009 while Steph was at Davidson College.
4. She Is Going to Have a Little Brother or Sister SoonSteph and Ayesha Curry announced earlier this year that Ayesha is pregnant with the couple s second child.
Didn't think it was possible but My WCW just got even sexier Baby 2 on the way. Been blessed beyond belief already and I praise Him daily God is great
A photo posted by Wardell Curry ( wardell30) on Jan 14 2015 at 12 21pm PST
5. Her Grandmother Also Attracted a Lot of Attention During the GameSteph Curry s mother Sonya set Twitter on fire when she was shown multiple times during the Warriors game against the Rockets.
Sonya Curry 48 is a former professional volleyball player and was a teacher at the school he and his siblings attended as a child.
Read more about her at the link below
Tom Cleary is a reporter and editor for Heavy.com. Tom was a breaking news reporter at the Connecticut Post and an editor at the Register Citizen and New Haven Register. He can be reached by email at Tom.Cleary Heavy.com. Follow him on Twitter tomwcleary. May 22 2015 4 03 pm
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