'If I could take that one back': Stephen Curry once shared rare regret about daughter Riley Curry

Time of India

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Stephen Curry was a new dad when he led the Golden State Warriors to victory in the NBA Finals in 2015. At the time, he wanted his two-year-old daughter Riley — now 12—to share in the joy of his success.
He loved bringing her to post-game press conferences and letting her play around as he addressed the media from the podium. However, years later, the father of four admitted he regretted giving her the spotlight too soon and too much.
Stephen Curry reflects on giving Riley the spotlight
Reflecting on that joyous moment when he lifted the NBA Championship trophy in 2015, Curry also recalled the one thing he wishes had gone differently. He acknowledged that Riley shouldn't have been exposed to so much media attention at such a young age — especially when she wasn't fully aware of what was happening around her.
In a 2019 interview with The Undefeated, Curry said, 'One thing I do technically regret in terms of how fast this all came is when I brought Riley on the podium. I've always wanted to share what I get to do, and all the experiences I have, with my family. I didn't know how much that would blow up and how much of a splash she [would make] on the scene.'
He continued, 'If I could take that one back, I probably would, just because my goal is to give my kids the best chance at success and at seeing the world in the proper way.
Trying to give our kids the best chance to be successful and have a normal life in terms of treating people the right way, having respect, not getting too big headed and feeling like everything's about them.'
Like her father Stephen Curry, Riley also became a social media star in 2015
NBA fans may remember how Riley quickly became a social media darling, charming the world with her playful antics while sitting on her father's lap during those press conferences.
One of her most viral moments was a hilarious bit at the podium where she made faces with her fingers and eyes — a clip that remains one of the most beloved videos from that championship run.
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Now 12 years old and nearly as tall as her father, Riley plays volleyball at her school. Her mother, Ayesha Curry, occasionally shares glimpses of her practice sessions on social media. Riley is the eldest of the Curry siblings, with a younger sister, Ryan (9), and two younger brothers, Canon (6) and Caius (1).
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