Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has a history of Carolina Panthers fandom.

So, Curry’s choice of footwear for Game 1 of the 2016 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets should not come as any surprise.

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Curry was raised in the Charlotte area as his father Dell Curry played for the Charlotte Hornets. He has stated previously that he has been a “rabid Panthers fan since ’95,” the birth year of the franchise.

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It also helps that Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Curry both endorse the same brand, Under Armour.

Curry visited the Panthers players in the locker room and was an honorary guest in Week 2 of the 2015 season. He spent time with Jonathan Stewart, Thomas Davis, and other Panthers players. The first version of his own Curry One shoes had a black and blue option and he banged the Keep Pounding drum when Carolina played the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in the Bay Area.

From one Panthers fan to another, best of luck to Steph Curry on his quest for a second NBA championship.