Stephen Curry couldn't resist showing off his biggest smile when he found himself next to Klay Thompson during the Golden State Warriors' matchup against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The former Splash Brothers, who reunited at Chase Center for Thompson's return, shared a hilarious moment that quickly caught fans' attention.
With 6:03 remaining in the first quarter, Curry noticed a fan apparently trying to capture a photo of him alongside Thompson. The Warriors superstar immediately flashed a wide grin, pointed toward his former teammate, and gave an enthusiastic thumbs-up.
The lighthearted interaction shared on X showed Curry happily posing while Thompson appeared focused on the action around him. The contrast between Curry's exaggerated smile and Thompson's serious expression made the moment even funnier.
The scene offered a nostalgic reminder of their legendary partnership in Golden State. Curry and Thompson spent 13 seasons together, winning four NBA championships and establishing themselves as one of basketball's greatest shooting duos.
Their reunion carried additional significance after Thompson joined Miami, giving fans another opportunity to see the former teammates share the court as opponents.
The Warriors eventually secured a 120-100 victory, with Curry scoring 29 points to help Golden State extend its winning streak to six games.
Article Continues BelowThe matchup also produced plenty of entertaining moments, including Jimmy Butler's playful Instagram post featuring Thompson after the win.
For Curry, however, the brief photo opportunity showed that even competing against his longtime teammate couldn't erase their familiar chemistry.
The spontaneous exchange also reminded fans of the friendship Curry and Thompson built over the years, even as they now represent opposing teams.