The Golden State Warriors have been a pleasant surprise this season, and they kept their momentum rolling in the right direction on Friday night, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 to improve to 12-3 on the season.
Stephen Curry continues to lead the way for the Warriors, while receiving immense support from the team’s supporting cast—something that was the biggest question mark heading into the season. However, so far, they’ve exceeded expectations and have proven to be a well-rounded and dangerous team.
In attendance for the game, with his team on a bye week, was none other than former LSU Tigers and current Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who was back in Louisiana, where he won a National Championship.
After the Warriors’ victory, Curry and Chase shared a postgame moment together as two of the best in their respective leagues.
Check it out:
Steph Curry x Ja'Marr Chase 🤝
Legendary linkup after the Warriors take down the Pels 🔥 pic.twitter.com/s4UmBeLu3D
— ESPN (@espn) November 23, 2024
While the Bengals have struggled to a 4-7 record this season, Ja’Marr Chase has been nothing short of spectacular. He currently ranks first in the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns, establishing himself as one of the league’s premier wide receivers week in and week out.
Chase is on pace to accomplish something truly rare: the Triple Crown for a wide receiver, a feat last achieved in 2021. The Triple Crown is awarded to a player who leads the league in all three major receiving categories—receptions, yards, and touchdowns—a milestone that Chase is well-positioned to achieve past the halfway point of the season.
On the other hand, Stephen Curry is no stranger to seeing and breaking records. Known for his incredible shooting, accomplishments, and milestones on the basketball court, Curry is also an avid NFL fan, particularly of the Carolina Panthers, having grown up in Charlotte while his father, Dell Curry, played for the Charlotte Hornets.
While Dell Curry was an exceptional player in his own right, no one could have predicted that his son, Steph, who came from Davidson College, would go on to revolutionize the game of basketball. At 35 years old, Curry remains one of the most productive players in the NBA.
Friday night’s interaction between Curry and Chase was a very cool moment, showcasing the camaraderie between two of the most talented and popular athletes in sports today.