Cameron Brink, now making her mark in the WNBA with the Los Angeles Sparks, has long-standing connections to the professional basketball world. Many are unaware that her ties to this realm date back to her infancy. A notable relationship she maintains is with Golden State Warriors’ star Steph Curry. As Curry shared in a 2021 interview with LetsGoWarriors, “Her mom and dad’s my godparents. You know, it’s pretty awesome to having watched [Brink] grow up in the game … and seeing her just coming to her own as a talented high school prospect and now a highly touted, you know, freshman at Stanford. So, just love watching her play, love everything about her.”
Cameron’s relationship with Steph Curry is deeply rooted in family connections. According to USA Today, their parents forged a close bond during their college years at Virginia Tech. Steph’s father, Dell Curry, played basketball alongside Cameron’s father, Greg Brink. At the same time, Sonya Curry, Steph’s mother, was roommates with Cameron’s mother, Michelle Brink. This connection led the Currys to designate the Brinks as Steph’s godparents, and reciprocally, the Brinks named the Currys as Cameron’s godparents when she was born. Given the 14-year age difference, Steph and his brother Seth Curry naturally became like older brothers to Cameron, offering guidance throughout her basketball journey, especially as she transitioned to professional leagues.
Cameron didn’t always aspire to be a professional basketball player. Her exposure to the sport through the Curry family played a significant role in shaping her aspirations. On the “Podcast P with Paul George,” Cameron recounted how being surrounded by basketball players initially pushed her to consider other career paths. However, after Sonya Curry encouraged her to attend a basketball camp, Cameron’s focus shifted, and she committed to pursuing basketball seriously. Now that both she and Steph are professional athletes, their busy schedules don’t hinder their connection. Steph consistently provides Cameron with valuable advice. She shared on the podcast, “I think he’s taught me to just bring the joy to everything which I think we all know he just does a great job… Life’s just a joy when you’re around him so I’ve really learned that like, it’s a job yeah, but like, it’s a privilege to do this for a living.”
Despite Steph Curry’s fame and fortune, Cameron views him through the lens of their longstanding familial bond. She expressed this sentiment in a 2018 interview with Oregon Live, saying, “He’s like my brother basically, so it’s just like seeing a family member you’ve known forever and someone you would run around with and goof off with, and then all of a sudden you see him on the cover of cereal boxes.” This close-knit relationship has been mutually supportive. Steph has been one of Cameron’s biggest fans, consistently cheering her on as she developed her skills and made a name for herself in basketball.
In summary, Cameron Brink’s relationship with Steph Curry is more than just a friendship; it is a deep-rooted family connection that has profoundly influenced her basketball career. Growing up with the Currys, receiving mentorship from Steph, and embracing the joys and responsibilities of professional basketball have all played crucial roles in her development as a player. This bond continues to be a source of inspiration and support for Cameron as she navigates her professional journey in the WNBA.
