INDIANAPOLIS (ESPN) — The Golden State Warriors were in Indianapolis Sunday, an off day as the team prepared to take on the Pacers Monday, which provided Charlotte-native Steph Curry the perfect opportunity to visit a super fan facing an uphill battle.
Curry decided to spend the day in the hospital with 7-year-old cancer patient Brody Stephens.
@dandakich @StephenCurry30 @SteveKerr @RB_Mrs @SportsCenter This is Brody's reaction when he saw Stephen walk into his room. #Priceless pic.twitter.com/pSgBVhjzun
— Jason Stephens (@JStephens_1) November 20, 2016
Stephens, who is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia, is an avid basketball player and a huge fan of Curry.
When the two-time NBA MVP heard about Brody's story, he swung by to pay him a visit.
The two traded laughs and autographed each other's jerseys during Curry's trip.
@StephenCurry30 @SteveKerr @dandakich @RB_Mrs Look who traded autographed jerseys today!!!
— Jason Stephens (@JStephens_1) November 20, 2016
Unbelievable Moment!!!! #BrodyStrong pic.twitter.com/cByep8vSX8
Brody was diagnosed with leukemia as a 1-year-old and appeared to have defeated it. But in December 2015, the disease reappeared and Brody has been battling the cancer ever since.
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