“It is cool, especially for Riley who’s a little older, to see that light bulb go off,” Curry tells PEOPLE of his eldest with Ayesha Curry

Steph Curry on Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Stephen Curry may have a budding volleyball star in the making! The NBA legend, aged 35, is sharing insights into his 11-year-old daughter Riley’s growing interest in sports. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Curry reveals that Riley’s enthusiasm for athletics is becoming increasingly evident, and it’s starting to remind him of his own drive.

“I’ve introduced them to pretty much every sport,” Curry explains. “But Riley, she’s really taken to volleyball lately, and there was a moment this year where it just clicked for her. She’s excited about going to practice, practicing dribbling or passing the ball around the house, and all that. She’s discovered something she’s passionate about and is putting in the work.”

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Curry, speaking with PEOPLE ahead of his Apple+ documentary Stephen Curry: Underrated, notes the diverse interests of his younger two children. Alongside his wife Ayesha, 34, Curry shares Riley, son Canon, 4, and daughter Ryan, 7.

He mentions, “When it comes to their individual interests, they’re pretty scattered.” “So we’re not quite sure yet what those one or two things might be,” he adds regarding the youngest children’s pursuits. “They’re still quite young, so we have ample time to explore that.”

Nevertheless, Curry finds joy in observing Riley’s growing passion for volleyball. “Seeing that ‘aha’ moment and that level of focus, where you recognize a bit of yourself,” he elaborates, “and striving to nurture that as much as possible.”

In his latest film, Curry’s children make appearances, including a scene where they are seen doing homework alongside him as he works towards his graduation from Davidson College, which he achieved in August 2022.

Throughout his journey, Curry received unwavering support from his wife, Ayesha. In an interview with PEOPLE, he underscores their commitment to authenticity in sharing their lives with the public.

“Dealing with public scrutiny can be overwhelming at times, and we strive to tune out the distractions,” he explains. “Overall, we deeply support each other’s endeavors and careers, while also prioritizing our roles as present parents and managing the responsibility of raising our three wonderful children.”

Reflecting on their relationship since they began dating in 2008, Curry acknowledges the growth and evolution they’ve experienced together. “We’ve learned and developed together, continually motivating each other to maintain passion for our pursuits and proving that we can successfully juggle it all,” he concludes.