Curry hosts Q&A before homecoming game
CHARLOTTE — About two dozen reporters crowded around Warriors point guard Stephen Curry after Wednesday morning’s shootaround and fired questions at the hometown guy.
What it’s like being back in Charlotte?: Obviously, just being in Charlotte is always fun.
Does it make it more special that your dad is being honored tonight?: Oh, for sure.
What’s your relationship like with the Carolina Panthers?: I’ve obviously been a lifelong fan since 1995, so it’s great to see them doing what they’re doing.
[...] they’re 11-0, and I’m looking forward to a deep playoff run and hopefully a Super Bowl appearance.
Coach (Ron) Rivera has come out to a game at Oracle, and we traded jerseys.
Does having the Super Bowl in Santa Clara seem fated?: When they get there, yeah.
How much pressure do you feel trying to stay undefeated?: We don’t really look at it like that.
How nice is it to have a couple of extra nights off in Charlotte?: It’s nice.
Who’s going to lose first, the Panthers or the Warriors?: My answer to that is:
Are you surprised the Panthers are 11-0?: Being 11-0 is definitely amazing, but they’ve showed signs the past two or three years of taking it to that next level.
What are your earliest memories of hanging around when your dad was a professional athlete?: “I don’t remember how old I was, but I remember going to shootarounds and being in the tunnel hanging out until they were done shooting, so we could go out, steal some balls and throw up some shots while dad was getting dressed.”