For years, they’ve been basketball’s most beloved couple. And their social media proves they’re two peas in a pod. That’s why it was slightly surprising to see Ayesha Curry enjoying a “date night” without her husband, Stephen Curry. The reality is, everyone needs a break—especially when navigating a high-profile life. But for Ayesha’s sister-in-law, Sydel Curry-Lee, the circumstances are far more significant. She’s navigating a massive family shift that highlights a different, and much more difficult, side of life in a basketball family.
Ayesha herself shared a glimpse of her moment on Instagram, playfully captioning: “Date night lol,” as she and her friend, Lisette Pettis, enjoyed one of the delicacies of an exotic restaurant in Tuscany . That’s right. The entrepreneur visited Italy