To say that I don't care about sports is an understatement. I stare begrudgingly at my NFL- or NBA-laden television every time a game is on, counting down the seconds until I can turn it back to something that's at least in a language I can understand. It's not that I have a hatred of sports, just straight-up indifference — it's like staring at a blank screen. "Who's the red team again?" and "Wait, what is a safety again? . . . Actually, don't answer that" are just a couple of the things you might hear me say while I endure yet another televised competition among ball-throwing men in tight clothes. This has always been the case for me, even in spite of growing up in a sports-filled household and attending a college known for its basketball program (nope, I didn't even use my free ticket to any UNC vs. Duke game . . . but go Heels, I guess!).
This year, though, things were different because someone changed the game for me: Riley Curry. I won't forget the first night that Stephen Curry's hilarious, impossibly adorable 3-year-old daughter upstaged his post-Warriors-game chat on ESPN when she interrupted his speech. "Did you guys see the Warriors game last night?" co-workers chatted the next day. "No, but did you guys see what happened after?!" I said as I excitedly joined in on a #sports conversation for the first time. Let's talk about six reasons 2015 was the year that Riley Curry made me almost — almost! — want to watch sports.
I mean, is there a better example of #familygoals out there?!
Time and time again this year, Riley interrupted Steph Curry's press talks in the cutest way possible.
If more basketball games mean more opportunities for Riley's "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" moves, give me season tickets.
It's never been so easy to be interested in a celebratory sports parade.
Are we winning? Actually, wait — is Riley in the crowd? Woohoo!
Here's to hoping 2016 is filled with even more of Riley's — and her sister Ryan's — adorable antics. Go team!