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Duke Basketball Alum Mirrors Father's First Outings With Hornets

Duke basketball gem Seth Curry is off to a promising start in his hometown.

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Dell Curry, now a Charlotte Hornets commentator for Bally Sports, wore No. 30 as a  1990s sharpshooter in the Queen City. Duke basketball product and Charlotte native Seth Curry, now two games into his Hornets campaign since getting traded from the Dallas Mavericks, sports his dad's jersey number.

But the similarities between father and son don't end there. No, one could view their matching averages through their first two games with the Hornets as a sign that the 33-year-old Seth Curry's move to Charlotte late in his pro career was meant to be.

Following his 18 points and one steal in Monday night's 111-102 home win over the Indiana Pacers, Curry is averaging 10.5 points and 1.5 steals while shooting 8-for-14 from the field in two outings as a Hornet. Roughly 35 years ago, Dell Curry averaged 10.5 points and 1.5 steals, shooting 9-for-15, in his first two appearances as a Hornet.

"I always dreamed of playing here and putting this jersey on," Curry explained to Hornets sideline reporter Ashley ShahAhmadi following Monday night's win, "but kind of living in the moment right now."

Seth Curry, who went undrafted in 2013 after shining for three seasons as a Duke basketball guard following his transfer from Liberty, is one of two NBA Blue Devils on Charlotte's roster. However, the other, second-year center Mark Williams, has been out of commission since early December while dealing with a nagging back injury.

The Hornets are the ninth NBA franchise that Curry, averaging 10.5 points for his career, has suited up for across his decade-plus in the league. His career 43.2 shooting percentage from three ranks No. 3 among active players; fellow Duke basketball pro Luke Kennard is No. 1 at 43.8 percent.

Charlotte (12-41), 2-0 with Curry in the lineup, hosts the Atlanta Hawks (24-30) at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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