It feels like only a short time ago that a young Riley Curry charmed audiences with her adorable dances at games, supporting her father, Stephen Curry, and the Golden State Warriors. Now, the superstar’s eldest child is 12 years old and continues to bring her infectious energy to the sidelines, often seen dancing alongside her mother, Ayesha Curry.
Riley is the firstborn of Steph and Ayesha, who have since expanded their family with Ryan, now 9, Cannon, 6, and their youngest, Cai, who arrived last May. Throughout their growing family, Steph, now 37, remains a dominant force on the basketball court, much like he was back in 2018 during the Warriors’ consecutive championship runs. It was during that era that a then 4-year-old Riley memorably captured hearts by perfectly mimicking her dad’s signature “shimmy shake” move.
On a recent Tuesday night, Steph delivered a stellar 37-point performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. His clutch play included three crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter, propelling the Warriors to a hard-fought victory in the play-in tournament. This win secured the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference playoffs, setting up a highly anticipated series against the No. 2 Houston Rockets, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday.
Witnessing this pivotal game in person were Ayesha and Riley. The mother-daughter duo was captured on camera celebrating the Warriors’ triumph with an enthusiastic victory dance. Notably, Riley looked remarkably grown up, now appearing to be as tall as her 5-foot-8 mother. Ayesha shared a heartwarming moment on her Instagram Stories, writing, “My Riley Roo and I. So proud of you @stephencurry30.”
It was truly endearing to see Riley’s joyful dancing once again, a reminder of the many charming moments she has shared with fans over the years.
Steph, with a determined look in his eyes, and the Warriors, despite their No. 7 seeding, are not to be underestimated. Their wealth of experience, coupled with the significant mid-season acquisition of Jimmy Butler, has transformed them into a formidable team, boasting one of the league’s best records since his arrival. With this potent combination, both Riley and Ayesha undoubtedly harbor hopes of more celebratory dances as the playoffs progress, perhaps even extending into June as the Warriors aim for another deep postseason run. The enduring image of Riley’s youthful exuberance, now evolving into the graceful support of a young woman, continues to be a heartwarming aspect of Stephen Curry’s remarkable career.
