Since they were young, the NBA players have maintained a strong bond both on and off the court.

Stephen and Seth Curry, NBA brothers, are each other’s strongest advocates and sources of motivation.

Stephen, who is slightly older, was the first to enter the NBA and soon won over fans as the point guard for the Golden State Warriors. As the younger brother of the two-time MVP, Seth acknowledges that there are “pros and cons” to the title. His brother has taught him a lot, and it “got him in the door,” he said to Draymond Green on his podcast – two very important advantages.

“Learning from Steph, being able to ask him questions, following his journey,” Green said. “I got a guy who has been through a lot of the grinds and I can pick his brain … being able to ask him questions, following his journey,” he stated. “And more importantly, just watch what he does and add it to myself.”

Seth is aware that this will only go him so far, though. “You have to produce every day, you have to bring value, or they’re going to get you out of there,” he stated.

These days, Seth is unquestionably standing on his own merits. Not only did he lead the Brooklyn Nets to the 2023 NBA playoffs, but his three-point field goal % presently stands sixth in NBA history.

The siblings have occasionally faced off against one another with their various NBA teams, and Stephen acknowledges that it can be difficult when his success is dependent on his brother’s failure.

He said on Good Morning America, “I can’t turn off that human nature, in that moment, to root for him, even if I know it will hurt me,” prior of their teams’ 2019 Western Conference Finals matchup.

Here is everything you need to know about baller brothers Stephen and Seth Curry, from their athletic beginnings to their own professions and families.

They are descended from basketball greats

Dell Curry, the renowned basketball star, and his wife Sonya Curry raised Seth and Stephen in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dell played for five different teams during his 16-year NBA career. He finished his career as the Charlotte Hornets’ all-time leading scorer. While playing for the Hornets in 1994, he also won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award.

Stephen was accepted by the pair on March 14, 1988. On August 23, 1990, his younger brother Seth was born, two years later. Sydel Curry, their sister, was born in 1994. On the court, their mom was the “one to challenge them” when they were younger, but their dad served as an inspiration.

After Sonya’s memoir Fierce Love was released in May 2022, Seth said in a press release, “You can see her greatest qualities in each and every one of us.”

Their father, meantime, instilled in them the value of giving back. In 2021, Stephen told PEOPLE, “He was doing things in the community every chance he got.” “He always showed up in a meaningful way.”

While their parents have been incredibly supportive of their kids’ professional endeavors, they find themselves in a difficult situation when their sons’ teams face off. “To choose which jersey to wear, they flipped a coin,” Stephen said to ESPN. “And then they both copped out and got the half and half jerseys because I know they were both so invested in both of us.”

Dell always pays attention, whether they’re winning or losing. In April 2023, Dell said to PEOPLE, “I try to check in with them every week and I watch all of their games, whether live or on tape.”

Since they were young children, they have played among NBA all-stars.

Stephen and Seth had the chance to practice with some major league players when they were young players, and they held their own!

When Dell’s boys were preteens, he played his final three seasons with the Toronto Raptors, from 1999 to 2002. He would frequently take them to the NBA stars’ practice so they could play with them. On the 2017 episode of Chris Broussard’s podcast In The Zone, Seth stated, “There were times when they would let us jump in shoot around games.”

“We have Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Mugsy Bogues, and we were still some of the best shooters in the gym when it came to spot shooting,” he stated. “When you would pick teams … we were getting picked before NBA players.”

They would often fight

Seth claimed to All The Smoke that his relationship with Stephen was “competitive” when they were younger. “When I was a child, I was competitive in everything. It was warm,” he continued. “There was fighting between us. Mom had to intervene in several confrontations by coming outside into the backyard.”

Although it was “a dream” to play his brother in the Western Conference Finals, he claimed that he and his brother had become “better friends” while they were in college. “I want him to perform well and for them to win for the most of the year. It’s the opposite, though, when we strap them up and play against each other. I’m heading outside and attempting to silence him. wish for them to fail. It’s competitive; it gets ugly. Thus, the dynamic is peculiar.”

Both of them are family men

Both Seth and Stephen are married with children of their own.

Riley was born in 2012, Ryan in 2015, and Canon was born in 2018 after Stephen wed Ayesha Curry in 2011. Bringing his children along for post-game interviews is nothing new for Stephen, and he always takes pride in showcasing them.

Seth, for his part, wed Callie Rivers, the daughter of Doc Rivers, in 2019. In May 2018, their daughter Carter was welcomed, and in November 2021, their boy Cash.

They didn’t spend much time together as teammates

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen and Seth Curry on Fan Appreciation Day during the 2013 Global Games

In the early part of Seth’s career, he and Stephen shared the field for a relatively short while—six games, to be exact. After playing with his brother for a few preseason games with the Golden State Warriors in 2013, Seth was discharged and eventually signed with the San Francisco Kings.

Seth enjoys that the two can only play together as rivals at this point. He said to Monte Poole on Dubs Talk in 2022, “I’ve thought about [being on the same team again], but to me personally, I enjoy kind of being away from him, trying to create my own path and do my own thing.”

“You never know… While I wouldn’t be opposed to that, I would not currently want to be on the same squad as him,” he continued. “I also like competing against him and trying to beat the best.”

These brothers were the first to compete against one another in the NBA Conference Finals

Portland Trail Blazers guard Seth Curry, #31 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Finals Game Two, with Golden State Warriors’ #30 Stephen Curry

As the first brothers to face off in the Conference Finals in 2019, Seth described the experience as a “dream come true,” according ESPN. This is the first instance of its kind. Our families will have a great time being inside the building. I’m excited about it.”

In the end, Seth’s Portland Trail Blazers were defeated 4-0 by Stephen’s Golden State Warriors in the championship game.

They both enjoy playing golf

During the first round of the American Century Championship, Steph Curry, Dell Curry, and Seth Curry, on the left, pose for a photo.

Stephen and Seth’s love for golf is evident from just one glance at their Instagram accounts. The two are frequently spotted hitting the green, but in 2022 they announced the start of a kids golf competition under the banner of their Underrated brand, which really moved things to the next level.

“[We’re] trying to help the underserved, underrated kids get an opportunity to play golf and put their talent on display,” Stephen stated to NSN Daily. “This is the first year we’re putting a lot of talent on the tour and hopefully grow it and make it bigger, better, and give a lot more kids the opportunity to go to college, play golf, and hopefully turn into a profession. They might not have the finances or the opportunity to play a lot of events on the junior tour. Thus, it’s a great passion of ours and continues to improve.”

They both have the same number on

Golden State Warriors center Stephen Curry #30 defends Dallas Mavericks center Seth Curry #30.

Both Stephen and Seth have worn number 30 throughout their careers as a tribute to their father, who wore it on all five teams he played for.

Throughout his tenure as a college athlete and his whole tenure as a Golden State Warrior, Stephen has worn the same number. The NBA player had previously stated that he had intended to wear #30 in high school as well, but he had chosen to wear #20 as he could not fit into the uniform.

For the majority of his career, Seth has also worn the family number; however, when he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, he had to temporarily switch to #31 because someone else on the team was already wearing it. However, he started wearing the #30 jersey once more after joining the Nets in 2022.