"Klai, EJ, you made it." A voice with the raspy, duck-like tone of puberty rang out from the Staples stands.
Stephen Curry smiled, with someone who looked much like him standing behind him—his younger brother, Seth Curry.
Ever since Dell Curry had gone to China to oversee matters at Mamba Academy, Stephen Curry's family had rarely appeared courtside at Staples.
One reason was that without anyone keeping an eye on them, who knew what kind of trouble the three little devils would cause.
The other was that sixteen-year-old Curry had entered high school and boarded at an elite private school, devoting himself fully to basketball. He no longer had time to come to Staples and make trouble.
After all, high school was the most crucial four years for a basketball player!
As a freshman, Stephen Curry had immediately entered the starting lineup and faced off against juniors and seniors, averaging 21+3+6 and astonishing countless scouts!
And that was before Curry's body had fully developed. Relying only on his three-pointers and passing, he had already thrived in the talent-packed LA division!
He would probably become a five-star recruit next year!
Was this the genius who had trained with Kobe since childhood?
"Stephen!" Klay and EJ gave their long-unseen friend a hug.
The two of them were still muddling through middle school, but they would soon enter high school as well.
All of them dearly missed the days when they had played basketball together.
"This game is really something to look forward to." Stephen Curry smiled faintly.
June 4, 2004. Finals Game 1.
Los Angeles, home court.
The appeal of this game had nearly reached the peak of popularity not seen since 23 vs. 24!
Since Jordan's retirement, this year's Finals had drawn the most attention of any.
The unstoppable Big Shaq,