Magic Johnson recently found himself at the center of social media buzz, though not for reasons one might expect. The incident arose after he mentioned Steph Curry’s mom in a congratulatory tweet.
The tweet followed the announcement that Steph Curry had won his second PBWA Magic Johnson Award on Wednesday, an accolade named after Johnson himself, recognizing an NBA player’s exemplary cooperation and grace with media and fans.
Johnson tweeted: “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!”
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This comment quickly caught the attention of social media users, sparking a variety of reactions due to its somewhat unusual phrasing.
However, those familiar with Magic Johnson’s straightforward social media style know that his intentions were purely innocent. Johnson, known for his direct and plain tweets, was simply sharing that he had met Sonya Curry, Steph’s mother, at a WNBA game. Both were present at the Walter Pyramid to watch the Los Angeles Sparks versus the Atlanta Dream. Johnson, involved in an ownership group looking to purchase the Sparks, was there partly because the team had recently drafted Cameron Bink, Sonya’s goddaughter, as the No. 2 overall pick.
Coverage of the event, including a video of Johnson and Sonya Curry greeting each other, was posted by John W. Davis of the Long Beach Press-Telegram, further clarifying the context of Johnson’s tweet.
In the broader scope of his career, this win marks Curry’s second Magic Johnson Award, the first being in 2016, making him one of the few athletes, alongside Damian Lillard and Shane Battier, to receive the honor twice.
