As the NBA’s shortest offseason continues, players have begun to celebrate Thanksgiving without games scheduled around the holiday. Stars expressed gratitude in their words, looking forward to next year. Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors star, chose to wish his followers via Instagram. The 32-year-old had a long message to deliver, making sure to include all he was grateful for. 

“I’m thankful today and every day. Ups and downs. At all times. Curry added, “There’s so much to be thankful for behind these amazing smiles.” However, the three-time NBA champion acknowledged that everyone has space for improvement and many lessons to learn. He thanked Ayesha Curry, his wife and best friend. 

He acknowledged his children and how thankful he is to have become a parent, acknowledging that his children teach him to appreciate the beauty in life. “Thankful God has blessed me beyond belief and my ultimate goal is to praise and honour him in all I do”. Curry, like everyone else, agreed that 2020 has been “wild,” but you can learn to embrace both the good and terrible moments. 

Ayesha also uploaded other photographs from the same photo on Instagram. “Last one…I just love them!” she commented after publishing a series of images with Curry or her three children. Throughout the pandemic, Curry and Ayesha have used Instagram to offer glimpses of their lives, frequently doting on their children or each other. 

The pair has also given over the last few months, offered COVID-19 aid to the neighboring villages. Curry began with COVID-19 awareness posts before transitioning to support the Black Lives Matter movement following George Floyd’s killing. Both elected to support Kamala Harris and Joe Biden in the US election, campaigning online before election day. 

Curry missed the most of the 2019-20 NBA season. He broke his hand in October, four games into the season. While he returned in March, the league went on hiatus owing to the COVID-19 crisis. With Curry and Klay Thompson out due to an ACL tear, the Warriors missed the playoffs and finished last in the standings.