Steph Curry's Appearance at WNBA Game Catches Attention
Steph Curry's Appearance at WNBA Game Catches Attention originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
It wasn't just another Sunday night at Chase Center. The Golden State Valkyries were hosting the Seattle Storm, aiming for their second straight win and looking to improve to 9-7 in their inaugural season.
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This is the Valkyries' first year in the WNBA, sharing the same arena as the Golden State Warriors.
Adding to the buzz, Warriors star Steph Curry was in attendance. The two-time NBA MVP and four-time NBA champion made his first appearance at a Valkyries home game, drawing loud cheers from the crowd.
Kenzo Fukuda captured the moment Curry entered the building, and fans made sure to let him know how excited they were.
Social media lit up with reactions:
This fan commented: "GOAT spotted at the Valkyrie game."
Another one here: "STEPH CURRY AT THE VALKYRIES GAME."
Here is a fan: "Steph back in town a day before free agency starts?"
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Excited to see Steph here: "STEPH FINALLY"
"Love to see the continued NBA x WNBA support," from this fan.
Golden State Warriors guard Steph CurryCary Edmondson-Imagn Images
Curry has had a busy year beyond his NBA duties. He represented Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, helping them win a gold medal. He was also named the 2024 USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year and remains a member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
Heading into the 2025-26 season, Curry is set to play the final year of his contract which carries a $59.6 million cap hit. He is expected to sign a veteran extension for the 2026-27 season worth $62.5 million.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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