We see the greatest sharpshooter, Stephen Curry, in action almost daily. He’s been in the league for the last sixteen years. And fans want to see more of the Golden State Warriors megastar. But we often miss out on the role of a mother, which Sonya Curry has played the best. She’s been around the NBA for a long time now, first for her ex-husband Dell Curry, and now for her sons Steph and Seth.
But things haven’t been simple for Mama Curry. Especially with her 33 years of marriage coming crashing down in 2021. It must have been difficult, but how much, only Sonya Curry can share. Recently, Stephen Curry’s proud mom shared intimate details about her marriage, divorce, and spiritual journey. Speaking on the Travis Hearn Podcast, the 58-year-old power woman let her emotions flow freely.
Stephen Curry’s mom’s emotional revelation tells us she’s still recovering from the pain of letting go of her marriage. “Oh lord! I have faith. It’s just my faith that we have to speak His truth in His word. And when I get in these places, I’m in one now I’m still not through my divorce. I’m still you know, and I tried,” Sonya Curry expressed. Well, the Curry household has been spiritual through and through. Therefore, Sonya is putting her faith in the Almighty to give her the strength she needs.
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She added: “I moved into another relationship and didn’t- not a marriage but a relationship. The whole time just is not right. You know in your heart when you’re not right and I think about this. This is so hard so I’m going to jump around just a minute a little bit.”
via Getty BEVERLY HILLS, CA – FEBRUARY 17: (L-R) Sonya Curry and Dell Curry Attend Tequila Avion hosts NBA All-Star After Party presented by Talent Resources on February 17, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Cassidy Sparrow/Getty Images for Tequila Avion)
Meanwhile, Curry Sr. moved on and remarried two years after their divorce. Well, the conversation about her divorce with Dell Curry requires a little context. So, back in 2021, Stephen Curry’s parents announced they were getting a divorce, and of course, it turned into a high-profile story.
Their separation became public amidst ‘infidelity’ blame games. Dell accused his wife of being involved with an ex-NFL player and Sonya fired back at her husband on grounds of “marital misconduct.” Since Steph Curry’s family dynamics have been so widely spoken about in the NBA community, such incidents made things difficult for the family. Also, it simply meant that we’d not see Sonya and Dell together in the same crowd cheering for their sons.
Stephen Curry’s mother admits her tear-jerking experience of adultery with a biblical reference
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“I was going through the Bible, and … I’m Eve. The one who knew better but wanted to know more. I’m Sarah, who God said, you’re gonna have a child. And I was like, I’m gonna make this happen now,” Sonya Curry expressed. It’s easy to understand that her emotional experience during the ‘public’ trials and divorce must have been gutwrenching. No wonder, when she reminisced about the moments, her voice shook with pain.
Even for Steph, his parents’ going their separate ways was a shock. He remembered how his parents wore custom-made jerseys during the playoffs, to support their sons. But, sometimes, some things need to be handled with a lot of care. And that’s what Stephen Curry did.
USA Today via Reuters Jun 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with his mother Sonya Curry after beating the Boston Celtics during game four of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
In 2022, the Warriors star told The Ringer: “It’s challenging for sure. I could be mad and be like, ‘Y’all effed this up.’ I could have that approach. But it’s going to be an acknowledgment of both of y’all in terms of how y’all raised me. The calmness I have in myself is because of y’all…I had to make sure I was in that moment with both of them separately and this wasn’t just this whole kind of thing. That is how I choose to approach that. Because it is challenging.”
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Since then, Dell Curry has found his way to move on with his life despite the tumultuous past. He even chose to get married in 2023. Meanwhile, Sonya Curry is waiting for her time to look ahead and leave behind the pain she felt.