Stephen Curry might be a four-time NBA champion, but at home he’s just “Dad” – and he admits the role comes with plenty of beautiful chaos. The Golden State Warriors point guard revealed that raising four children with wife Ayesha, 36, has been the wildest and most rewarding chapter of his life.
“Every day is a wild experience, and I’m enjoying every little bit of it,” said Curry, 37, in a new interview with People. “Fans would see there’s no such thing as balance, but you try every day to figure it out.”
The couple’s household spans a wide age range – from teenager Riley, 13, to toddler Caius, 15 months – along with daughter Ryan, 10, and son Canon, 7. That spread, Curry explained, forces him to adapt as a parent.
“Your ability to communicate and build trust with each one individually – like, you set up rules for the house, but each one has to be parented a little differently,” he said. “That’s the cool part of the experience as a parent, and I’m loving every single minute of it.”
The Curry household has clear rules
Curry added that his children’s unique personalities constantly surprise him. “They all teach me something every day… they ask questions that make you think,” he said. “They all came from the same place, but they’re so different.”
The NBA star also shared how he and Ayesha enforce structure in their home, including a hard rule against attending games on school nights – a parenting approach he borrowed straight from his own parents, Sonya and Dell.
“That’s the one part of the parent playbook we kept – just cut, copy, and paste,” Curry admitted. “Priorities first. On school nights, you gotta make sure you’re getting your rest, doing your homework, and taking care of your chores.”
But it also has moments of relaxation
Still, the Golden State’s star confessed that game days are a little looser. “They’re spoiled when they come to games,” he joked. “They try to get every snack, candy, treat – whatever you wanna call it. There’s really no limit at games ’cause I want ’em to have fun.”
Reflecting on his journey, Curry said it’s surreal to now be in the same position as his own parents once were. “It is such a blessing, and really weird, that I’m now in the same position as a parent that I grew up in as a kid.”
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