Leading up to draft day, Stephen Curry had a very strong list of preferences on where to start his NBA career, which neither the Warriors nor the Timberwolves were on. After receiving calls from those teams before the draft, Steph’s father, Dell, revealed how he did his part to ensure they did not pick No. 30.
“So draft day, we’re in New York, I get a call from [ex-Warriors coach] Don Nelson,” Dell said on the “Heat Check with Stephen and Dell Curry” podcast. “He says, ‘Dell, you got a problem if we select Steph at No. 7? I said, ‘Yes, I do.’ He’s like, ‘What?’ I’m like, ‘Yeah, we want him in New York.’ We talk for five or 10 minutes. He’s like, ‘Well if he’s there, we’re going to take him anyway.’ I’m like,’ It’s your choice. You asked me for my opinion, I gave it to you.’ I’m glad he [picked Steph]. It all worked out.”
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