Published 17:25 IST, August 8th 2020

Steph Curry invites Warriors superfan Chenle from NCT to live game after COVID-19 crisis

Golden State Warriors icon Steph Curry interacted with K-pop group NCT Dream's member Chenle on Twitter, who has been a Warriors superfan for years.

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Golden State Warriors icon Steph Curry interacted with K-pop group NCT Dream's member Chenle on Twitter, who is a Warriors superfan and has never failed to express his love for two-time NBA champion. Chenle, along with NCT members Johnny and Mark, filmed a short video where y try to help Chenle get ready to approach Steph Curry on social media. Almost a day after video went live, Curry replied to Chenle's tweet on NCT's official Twitter account. Since NCTzens have been aware of 19-year-old singer's love for Warriors star, y flooded Curry's mentions, also calling him GOAT.

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Warriors star Steph Curry replies to Chenle's tweet about wanting to meet him

Chenle has been a Warriors fan for years and has also posted about Steph Curry on his Weibo account, which is a site where idols interact with fans. Chenle, who debuted in 2016, tried to learn English slang so he could embark on his journey to try and get ticed by two-time NBA MVP. re were supposed to be more videos, considering y only covered step one. NCT Dream star tweeted in Korean about video, saying "He wants to meet Stephen Curry ASAP". 

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However, six-time NBA All-Star replied to Chenle right away. Curry replied by inviting  Chinese-born vocalist to a Warriors game after COVID-19 crisis ends. When Curry congratulated NBA for returning from July 30 (July 31 IST), NCT Twitter account had replied by calling 32-year-old star greatest player of all time. Chenle's last extended playlist with his group released in April and are expected to anunce ir first full album soon. 

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NCT fans react to Steph Curry's reply to Chenle

Curry's tweet to NBA came before league resumed ir 2019-20 season after a four-month hiatus. Warriors, who were at bottom of NBA table, were among eight teams t invited to travel to NBA bubble at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Curry has kept Warriors fans updated on social media, as he has been training at his home and Warriors facility.

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Curry broke his hand in October 2019, which sidelined him for entire season after having played only four games. Curry, along with Klay Thompson, will return to court during 2020-21 season. 

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(Im source: NBA official site, NCT SM Town official Twitter)

17:25 IST, August 8th 2020