Inside The Warriors

Magic Johnson's Message to Steph Curry Goes Viral

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson sent a message to Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry

Joey Linn

Apr 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after
Apr 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry reacts after / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
In this story:

In a recent announcement, the Professional Basketball Writers Association shared the following on Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry: 

“Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has won the 2023-24 Magic Johnson Award, which honors the NBA player who best combines excellence on the court with cooperation and grace in dealing with the media and fans, the Professional Basketball Writers Association announced today. Curry averaged 26.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game this season, leading the Warriors to a 46-36 record. Off the court, Curry consistently fostered an atmosphere of mutual respect and openness with reporters who cover the NBA.”

The announcement added, “The award, created in 2001, is named in honor of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, the former Los Angeles Lakers star, who was consistently engaging, thoughtful and gracious with the media throughout his Hall of Fame career.”

Johnson, who the award is named after, sent a message to Curry, writing, “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 [Steph Curry], I had fun hanging out with your mom last night at the Sparks home opener!"

This was quite the honor for Curry, who is great both on and off the court. 

Related Articles

Klay Thompson Shares Strong Message Amid Contract Rumors

Steve Kerr Reacts to Warriors Receiving Zero Championship Votes in GM Survey

Steve Kerr Gets Brutally Honest About Warriors vs. Lakers

Published
Joey Linn

JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

Home/News