Stephen Curry is really proud of his dad.
The Charlotte Hornets retired Dell Curry's No. 30 jersey on Thursday against the Orlando Magic and his son, Stephen Curry, was there.
Stephen, who is currently not playing for the Golden State Warriors due to a knee injury, was smiling all night long as his dad got immortalized by the Hornets.
During his 10 seasons with the Hornets (1988–98), Dell established himself as one of the most accomplished and respected players in franchise history. He retired as the team's all-time leader in games (701), points (9,839), field goals made (3,951) and three-point field goals (929).
Dell continues to rank among the top 10 in numerous Hornets statistical categories, including games (first), seasons (first), points (second), field goals made (second), field goals attempted (second), three-point field goals made (second), three-point field goal percentage (third), steals (fourth), free throw percentage (sixth) and free throws made (eighth).
"When I first came to Charlotte in 1988, the city embraced my family and me in a way I never expected," Dell said. "I was blessed to join an organization that believed in me, play alongside teammates who would become life-long friends and compete in front of the most passionate fans in the NBA.
"I'm proud to continue being part of the Hornets organization and this community today. Having my jersey retired is an honor I never imagined, and I’m forever grateful to Rick and Gabe as well as the entire organization. Charlotte shaped so many meaningful moments in my life, and I’m humbled by this recognition."
Dell won the 1993-94 Sixth Man of the Year Award with the Hornets. Both of his sons, Stephen and Seth, play for the Warriors.
“The Hall of Fame is great, but you actually have to go to the Hall to see who’s there,” Dell Curry said. “For Hornets fans, anybody who visits Spectrum Center for games or concerts, whatever, is going to see that.”
This year's Hornets are making Dell proud. Charlotte is 36-34 and all signs point toward the franchise making the NBA play-in tournament.
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