Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha announced the birth of their fourth child, Caius Chai Curry, who was born on May 11.
‘Our sweet baby decided to arrive early!!’ the four-time NBA champion wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the newborn’s hand. ‘It’s great and we are finally settling in as a family of 6! Very thankful!’
It’s unclear when Caius’ original due date was scheduled, but the couple’s first three children were born in July, the height of the NBA offseason. Eldest daughter Riley Elizabeth was born in July 2012, while her daughter Ryan was born three years later, followed by her first child Canon in 2018.
Stephen Curry, son of former NBA guard Dell and brother of Charlotte Hornets reserve Seth, is entering his 16th season and already stands as the most prolific 3-point shooter in league history. In addition to his four NBA titles, Curry also has an NBA Finals MVP award, 10 All-Star nods and two Most Valuable Player honors.
Curry met Ayesha as a teenager at church in his native Charlotte, where his father played at the time. The two finally married in July 2011.
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha have announced the birth of their fourth child, Caius Chai Curry, who was born on May 11.
PICTURED: Stephen, Ayesha, Riley (far right), Ryan (far left), and Canon Curry (on Ayesha’s lap)
The Currys are known to be very active in charity, church and politics.
In fact, Stephen is already considering a political career when he finishes in the NBA.
“Maybe I have an interest in leveraging every bit of my influence for good in any way I can,” Curry told CBS Mornings in March when asked if he could imagine running for president one day.
“So if that’s the way to do it, then… I’m not going to say the presidency, but whether politics is a way to create meaningful change or whether there’s another way outside of politics.”
Curry was promoting a new children’s book he has written, I Am Extraordinary, which is his effort to teach children to value themselves as unique individuals.
(Left to right) Ryan, Canon, and Riley Curry appear on Ayesha’s Instagram account.
Curry is congratulated by his son Canon while his daughter Riley looks on after a win in January.
He wouldn’t be the first NBA player to try his luck in politics.
Former NBA journeyman center Enes Kanter Freedom plans to run for office in 2028, when the Turkish-born U.S. citizen will be eligible, and New York Knicks legend Bill Bradley was famous as a U.S. senator from New Jersey since 1979. until 1997.
Bradley even ran for president in 2000 before ultimately losing to Vice President Al Gore in the primary.
Curry and his wife Ayesha are heavily involved with charities and have supported programs aimed at helping children in underfunded Oakland schools as well as undernourished youth in the Bay Area.
He is also an advocate for racial equality, drawing the ire of many conservatives by kneeling in a ‘Black Lives Matter’ t-shirt during the national anthem in 2021.
Warriors star Stephen Curry speaks during a press conference at the White House in January 2023.
Barack Obama (center) appears with Stephen Curry (right) and other Warriors in 2015
Curry angered then-President Donald Trump in 2017 when he publicly admitted he didn’t want to go to the White House after winning the second of his four NBA titles earlier that year.
Championship teams are traditionally invited to the White House, but Trump disinvited Curry’s Warriors after the two-time MVP publicly criticized the controversial president.
“Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team,” Trump tweeted. ‘Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore the invitation is withdrawn!’
At the time, LeBron James rushed to Curry’s defense on Twitter (now X), writing: ‘Um @StephenCurry30 already said he’s not going! Therefore, there is no invitation. Going to the White House was a great honor until you showed up!