Steph Curry’s Return To Toronto: Familiar Faces And Fond Memories Linger
When Stephen Curry steps onto the court at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Friday night, he’ll be greeted by a familiar face – Kyle Lowry – no longer wearing a Toronto Raptors uniform. After spending nine seasons with the Raptors, Lowry signed with the Miami Heat in the offseason. But even though Lowry is gone, Curry still has plenty of fond memories of playing in Toronto.
“It’s always special to come back to Toronto,” Curry said. “I have a lot of great memories here. I’ve had some of my best games here. The fans are always amazing. It’s going to be a lot of fun to come back and play in front of them again.”
Curry’s return to Toronto will be his first since the Raptors won the NBA championship in 2019. Curry was a key part of that勇士队team, averaging 28.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game in the playoffs. He also hit a record 98 three-pointers in the postseason.
The Raptors have a new look this season, but they’re still led by All-Star forward Pascal Siakam. Siakam is averaging 24.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season. He’s also shooting 48.8% from the field and 35.6% from three-point range.
The Raptors are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 19-17. They’re 3.5 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Bucks.
The Warriors are currently in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 27-6. They’re 1.5 games behind the first-place Phoenix Suns.
The Warriors and Raptors are two of the best teams in the NBA. They’re both expected to be contenders for the NBA championship this season.
He’s one of the most popular players in the NBA, and he has a lot of great memories of playing in Toronto. The Raptors fans are sure to give him a warm welcome.
- In 2013, Curry hit a record 11 three-pointers in a game against the Raptors.
- In 2015, Curry led the Warriors to a come-from-behind victory over the Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
- In 2017, Curry hit a game-winning three-pointer in overtime against the Raptors.
Curry is one of the greatest players in NBA history. He’s a two-time NBA MVP and a three-time NBA champion. He’s also one of the most popular players in the league.
Curry’s return to Toronto is sure to be a special moment. He’s a beloved figure in the city, and the fans are sure to give him a warm welcome.
The Warriors and Raptors will tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday night. The game will be televised on ESPN.
The Warriors are 7-3 against the Raptors in the regular season since Curry joined the team in 2009.
The Raptors have won two of the last three meetings between the two teams.
Curry is averaging 29.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season.
Siakam is averaging 24.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game this season.
