While birthday tributes for Stephen Curry poured in from across the basketball world, the most memorable one came from home. His wife, Ayesha Curry, shared a heartfelt glimpse of the NBA superstar in his favorite role, being a dad, during a quiet poolside moment with their sons.

As Curry celebrated his 38th birthday on March 14, Ayesha posted a sunlit photo of the Golden State Warriors icon relaxing in the pool at their Atherton home with Canon and their youngest, Caius. Shirtless and smiling, Curry watched as baby Caius toddled through the water toward him.

“Happy Birthday to my love! You are the most handsome, sweet, logical, compassionate, hardworking and funny person I know,” Ayesha wrote. “You bring our family so much life and joy. My favorite everything! I love you.”

For a player who transformed the NBA with his deep-range shooting and earned the nickname “Baby-Faced Assassin,” this moment showed a softer side of the four-time champion, one spent celebrating with family.

Now, as you know, the mother of four never forgets important dates, especially if they are family ones. And therefore, Ayesha never forgets to wish her husband. Last year, she took to Instagram and shared an adorable baby-face photo of a 19-year-old Steph, also dropping some words for him.

“Happy Birthday to my baby @stephencurry30,” Ayesha wrote. “The most incredible energy, vibe, human of all time. You’re simply THE BEST. I can’t wait to see what this next trip around the sun has in store. I’m so proud of you and always in awe of you. I just love you sooooo much. Happy Earth strong Errol. -xo Gina j 2007 😘.”

Well, it’s safe to say that Curry is indeed a lucky man to have such a lovely wife and family. He has often defended his better half when the fanbase showed its harshest version. Last year, Ayesha’s comments about initially not wanting kids went viral, drawing instant backlash. That narrative stayed on for more than two months. Curry did not run after each and every critic on the internet, but took a direct jab at Killer Mike, who later went on to apologize.

Now, on the occasion of Curry’s 38th birthday, let’s look back at the top 5 iconic moments throughout his NBA career so far.

Stephen Curry’s top 5 moments across 17 seasons

Stephen Curry has been an icon and idol for many of the young players entering the league now. During his debut, many had doubted his potential. His draft profile advised franchises to think carefully, as Curry wasn’t perceived as reliable enough to push a team to greatness. His height and physical game were cause for concern. The Warriors, however, drafted him and handed him a new contract after three seasons, despite missing considerable game time in the third season. And well, the rest is history. So, here are the top 5 moments from his career so far (in my opinion).

1. Madison Square Garden, the famed “Mecca of Basketball,” often inspires visiting stars. In 2013, Curry delivered a legendary night against the New York Knicks, scoring 54 points with a then-franchise record 11 threes, marking his first 50-point game and a historic Garden performance.
2. Curry’s 46-point night against the OKC Thunder in 2016. The iconic 38-foot dagger that sent everyone in the Oracle Arena into a frenzy. On that day, the world got double “Bang!” from Mike Breen.
3. After an injury hit the 2011-12 season, Curry exploded in 2012-13 with 272 three pointers, breaking Ray Allen’s 269 record. The Warriors star later shattered his own marks, including a historic 402 made threes in 2015-16.
4. The Warriors have featured legends like Wilt Chamberlain. However, in 2021, Curry passed him with 17,784 points after a layup against the Denver Nuggets, becoming the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and cementing his Warriors legacy.
5. In Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals, Curry led the Warriors past the Celtics to secure his fourth NBA title, earn his first Finals MVP, and cap the championship night with his iconic “night night” celebration.

Basketball found its rhythm the day Stephen Curry arrived. Years later, the magic still flows. A loving shoutout from Ayesha Curry set the tone on his 38th birthday, while memories of daggers, records, and championships echoed through the journey.

Meanwhile, the fearless kid from Davidson grew into the soul of the Bay Area. And as the candles glow again, Curry’s story keeps moving forward.