Magic Johnson’s comment on Stephen Curry’s mother Sonya Curry once broke internet like wildfire | NBA News
Magic Johnson raised many eyebrows when he made an outrageous remark about Stephen Curry’s mother. The occasion was Stephen Curry’s winning the PBWA Magic Johnson Award. The award was given for displaying “cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans” both on and off the court, as per Johnson’s tweet. Living up to the virtues recognized by the award, Stephen Curry displayed exceptional grace and did not respond to the NBA veteran’s remark.
Magic Johnson commented on Stephen Curry’s mother while congratulating him for award
Former NBA superstar and philanthropist Magic Johnson took to X to congratulate Stephen Curry on winning the PBWA Magic Johnson Award. The congratulatory message became a bit outrageous owing to its last sentence. Magic Johnson wrote:“Congratulations to Stephen Curry on winning his second PBWA Magic Johnson Award honoring a player who displays “cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans” both on and off the court! By the way @StephenCurry30, I had fun hanging out with your mom last night at the Sparks home opener!”Johnson’s last sentence, saying ‘hanging out with your mom last night,’ shocked everyone. Many fans found it cheeky and called it entirely unnecessary. Magic was simply referring to watching a Los Angeles Sparks game with Stephen Curry’s mother, Sonya Curry, who attended the game as the godmother to Sparks’ 2024 rookie, Cameron Brink.The tweet took the internet by storm and garnered 5.8M views and several comments from fans. It became one of the most controversial statements made and became the topic of discussion soon.
How Sonya Curry reacted to Magic Johnson’s comment
Sonya Curry did not give any reaction to Magic Johnson’s comment, but she did make him cry, literally. It was certainly not in response to Johnson’s tweet. The emotional moment happened when Magic Johnson appeared on Sonya Curry’s show, “Raising Fame”, which aired on July 21, 2024.
During the show, Magic Johnson was put on a video call with his mother, Christine Johnson. While talking to his mother, Magic Johnson became emotional and was seen wiping his tears. The moment became the highlight of the curtain raiser.Raising Fame is Sonya Curry’s show, which she co-hosts with Shaquille O’Neal’s mother, Lucille. The show aired on TV One. 12 episodes of the show were aired in 2024.Also Read: Stephen Curry’s mom Sonya Curry shares heartfelt tribute after tragic loss of her mother
