Published 12:08 IST, January 22nd 2021
Is Steph Curry's real name Wardell? NBA fans shocked over 'New' fact about Warriors star
Is the Steph Curry real name Wardell? Following a press conference, fans were shocked to learn that Stephen is not the Warriors star's first name.
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If you visit Steph Curry's Instagram p, it only res 'Wardell Curry' in name section without a bio. While two-time NBA MVP is widely kwn as 'Steph', his real name has always been 'Wardell'. His far, also a retired basketball player, also shares name 'Wardell Stephen Curry'. Fans, however, were apparently unaware of this fact till Curry was t dressed as Wardell at a press conference.
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Steph Curry first name 'Wardell' elicits a hilarious reaction from Warriors star
Athletic's Marcus Thompson called Steph Curry Wardell during a press conference this week. Before proceeding with his question about Kelly Oubre Jr's putback dunks, Thompson caught Curry's attention by using his first name – which me Curry's reaction go viral. Fans shared video online, joking about how Curry was probably back to a childhood memory, getting yelled at by his parents.
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Why is Steph Curry called Wardell? Fans on learning Steph Curry real name is Wardell
Some fans, however, were apparently unaware that Curry's full name was same as his far Dell. "I was today years old when I learned Dell and Steph Curry are both named Wardell," one fan wrote, really stunned at being unaware of this crucial fact. Many long-time fans also expressed ir confusion as to how y did t kw this detail about ir favourite NBA star. "I like how everyone forget Steph Curry name Wardell," ar user wrote on Twitter.
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Thompson, who asked Curry question, was also called out by fans on Twitter. "Steph is best lol," Thompson said in reaction to press conference video. "I'll accept your apology when my story comes out." Thompson said to a user, who was convinced he raised Oubre question only to call Curry Wardell.
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Warriors, on or hand, will be facing Utah Jazz on Saturday (Sunday morning IST). ir two-game winning streack was halted after ir loss against New York Knicks on Thursday (Friday IST). Curry finished game with 30 points.
(Im credits: AP)
12:08 IST, January 22nd 2021