TORONTO – The Golden State Warriors are on their way to the NBA finals for the first time in franchise history, led by the dominating play of NBA MVP Stephen Curry.
So of course, the biggest star in basketball right now is Curry’s adorable two-year-old daughter Riley.
Last week, Riley stole the show at her father’s post-game press conference following their 110-106 victory over the Houston Rockets.
And she was right back at it Wednesday night, opening her father’s press conference following their series win over Houston with a dramatic yawn that had the gathered press in stitches.
And as the All-Star point guard talked about the significance of the Warriors’ series win for the Bay Area, Riley interrupted with “Dada, help me” as she fidgeted with her bracelet.
Like a true MVP, Curry continued his answer even as he helped little Riley fix her accessories.
As she realized the microphone was clearly the centre of her father’s (not to mention everyone else’s) attention, she increasingly tried to interject her own thoughts into her father’s answers.
In another display of his versatility, Curry simply freehanded the microphone and continued his answers while his daughter used his lap and torso as her own personal jungle gym.
As far as the game itself, there was plenty to talk about: Curry had 26 points and eight rebounds, Harrison Barnes added 24 points, and the Warriors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in 40 years with the 104-90 victory.
But even discussion of the game turned to discussion of the cute tyke as she walked away from her dad, only to start playing with the curtains to his left as reporters, Warriors’ staff, and Curry himself could only laugh.
“I think she’s taking advantage of the moment for sure,” Curry quipped.
-With files from the Associated Press
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