SALT LAKE CITY — In 1986, Dell Curry arrived in Salt Lake City as a baby-faced 22-year-old out of Virginia Tech.
On Friday, the former NBA sharpshooter returned as a 53-year-old Charlotte Hornets color commentator.
So much has changed in 32 years, as the Hornets’ all-time leading scorer is now more known for being the father of his famous son, Steph. But spending his lone 1986-87 rookie season in Utah, way back in the day, taught him how to become a professional for 16 NBA seasons.
“I had a real veteran-laden team and they kind of set the stage for me of how to go about myself in the league and be a pro,” Curry recalled ahead of the Jazz-Hornets game.