The final pregame introduction at the All-Star Game was led by none other than Stephen Curry. To top it off, Curry lifted the big MVP trophy into the air, marking a perfect conclusion to his memorable All-Star Game performance in front of his home crowd.
It was his arena, his fans, and his shining moment—just another addition to his long list of achievements. Curry has earned this celebration through a remarkable career that has taken him from Oakland to San Francisco with the Golden State Warriors.
“This has been a special weekend all around,” Curry said. “It represents my entire journey. I hope we still have a lot to accomplish on the court, and this journey isn’t ending anytime soon. But for me, having played here for 16 years, in the only place I’ve ever played, this is a great celebration of basketball in this area.”
Curry made an impact early by scoring the first points of the game with a 3-pointer, followed by a half-court shot. He celebrated with rapper Mistah Fab, sharing a chest-bump along the baseline. Curry helped Shaquille O’Neal’s team, the OGs, defeat Charles Barkley’s Global Stars 41-25, scoring 12 points with four 3-pointers.
As Stephen Curry received his MVP trophy, fans at Chase Center erupted in chants of “MVP! MVP!” This followed an incredible year for Curry—he earned an Olympic gold medal in August and celebrated an All-Star victory back in the Bay Area just six months later. Next month, he will mark his 37th birthday.
During a break in the game, Curry took a moment to grab the microphone and reflect on how “blessed” he felt to have the All-Star Game take place on his home court at the Chase Center, which has been open for just five years—a vision long held by the Warriors.
Before the game, Curry kicked a ball to Anthony Edwards and began his usual pregame shooting routine, though without his regular passing partner, Warriors assistant coach Bruce Fraser.
Shaquille O’Neal drafted Curry and his teammates for the All-Star competition, where they faced Candace Parker’s Rising Stars team in the first game of the NBA’s new midseason classic format. There were no quarters, no clock, just the first team to reach 40 points.
After a whirlwind weekend filled with parties, practice, and community events, Curry’s All-Star Game experience came to a perfect conclusion. Reflecting on the weekend, he shared how incredible it was to host the event, calling it an honor and blessing to celebrate in the Bay Area, a place that’s been central to his life for the past 16 years. He expressed gratitude for the basketball culture, the passionate fans, and the impact the game had on both cities.
“This hosting experience was unbelievable. I’m not going to complain about how exhausting it was—being able to celebrate and share this beautiful Bay Area and the basketball history here was amazing,” Curry said.
This marked Curry’s 11th All-Star selection and 10th appearance overall, and the event clearly meant a lot to him. He was visibly moved during the Canadian and U.S. national anthems before quickly focusing on the game ahead.
For Curry, the weekend was about more than just basketball. “It brought together a lot of people who’ve helped me along the way or have been part of my journey, and I had a chance to reflect,” he said. “I’m excited to get back to work next week, though I’ll definitely catch up on some sleep.”
He concluded that everything went exactly as it should, making for a memorable and meaningful experience.