Ayesha Curry surprises with a brief message that accompanies Steph ritual

Ayesha Curry once again captured attention without ever stepping onto the court. Just three words were enough to accompany one of Stephen Curry most viral and baffling rituals.

A brief gesture that summed up the essence of a moment that continues to defy logic, time, and criticism about the Golden State Warriors star’s age.

For years, the narrative that Stephen Curry is “getting old” has persisted. The calendar may keep moving forward, but his basketball seems to ignore it.

Every game offers a new reason to question that storyline, and Friday night at the Chase Center was yet another compelling example.

After missing five games, Curry returned in the most Steph way possible: with his iconic tunnel shot, an act that blends spectacle, confidence, and a casual ease that feels almost insulting to the rest of the league.

 

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The Ayesha Curry message that sparked the moment

As the ball traveled from the tunnel to the opposite hoop, Ayesha Curry watched from the sidelines and reacted on social media.

She shared the video on her Instagram story with a message as simple as it was powerful. “That’s how it is.” Three words that encapsulated years of routine, discipline, and brilliance.

It wasn’t just a partner’s reaction; it was a quiet validation of a ritual that has become part of the Warriors’ DNA.

The tradition is nothing new. At the old Oracle Arena, Stephen Curry was already challenging distances with his pregame shots.

At the Chase Center, the challenge is even greater—the tunnel is farther than the full length of an NBA court.

For most players, it would be a trick. For Curry, it’s just another repetition. Ayesha Curry, once again, was there to amplify a moment that went viral in seconds.

A stellar return that wasn’t enough

The shot was only a preview. On the court, Curry poured in 39 points in just 32 minutes, knocking down six three-pointers and scoring 14 points in the fourth quarter.

He moved freely, showing no visible signs of the left quad injury. Still, even his offensive explosion wasn’t enough to prevent a 127–120 loss to Minnesota.