Stephen Curry, a devout Christian NBA star, is fortunate that his father Dell set a good example for him growing up. Through his father, Curry learned the importance of giving back to the community and serving as a role model for young boys and girls.
"That's how I grew up," Curry told USA Today. "I was blessed to see my dad and how he interacted with kids my age at the time. He was going to youth camps and different school events. I know how happy me and my friends were at that age to see somebody we looked up to come and spend some time. I don't want to take those opportunities for granted, no matter what the schedule is, or what's going on outside of that event. That's a time for them."
True to his word, Curry spent his day off last Tuesday to talk to the children at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Oakland, California. He told them how important it is to drink lots of water, maintain a healthy lifestyle, make wise decisions, and finish college.
He conducted trivia games with the kids, and even high-fived and chanted along with them. While laughing and making jokes with the kids, it's clear to see that Curry was in his element. His coach Steve Kerr said his point guard is so giving with his time that they sometimes have to keep him in check.
"It doesn't surprise me," Kerr said. "He genuinely cares. Sometimes he does too much stuff, we try to pull him back, pull the reins back, because everyone wants a piece of him and he has a hard time saying no."
But whenever his busy schedule gets in the way of his community service, Curry said he would always look back on his childhood and recall what a positive impact his dad made when he shared his time.
"The schedule's crazy and obviously we're right in the middle of the season, so there are times where you might wake up and not want to get out of bed or whatever, but it is helpful to remember how I felt as a kid and the stuff my dad taught me, and be reminded the importance of the stage and the platform we have," he said. "I want to use it."
