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#RileyGonnaRiley Is The Latest Hashtag True #DubNation Fans Need To Know

OAKLAND (CBS SF) - NBA Stars are notorious for just trudging through press conferences with a string of uninspired cliches. That's why the league's latest star - the child of a "Splash Brother" - is making such a splash of her own.

Riley Curry, the 2-year-old daughter of league MVP Stephen Curry, has almost literally stolen the podium from her dad after playoff games - twice.

Now, the hashtag used to show love to the magic of the Warriors' sharpshooter - #StephGonnaSteph - has been applied to his new star #RileyGonnaRiley.

Some journalists have griped about her derailing the press conferences, but her fans have been getting her back. And there is strength in numbers.

So is she really all that cute? You be the judge. Here's a look at her debut on the 19th:

She returned Wednesday to celebrate the Western Conference crown:

After about five minutes of the press conference Wednesday, Riley grew visibly tired of the whole thing, telling Stephen, "Be quiet Daddy."

Read More: 7 Moments Riley Curry Stole Your Heart During The Playoffs

You can't blame Curry's wife Ayesha for handing off the toddler for the postgame duties. The couple is expecting a second child in July, and she was probably ready for some relief after trying to contain the energetic toddler for the whole game.

Up next for Riley? It looks like someone is plotting a website:

Will she return for the finals? We won't know until at least next Thursday, when game one tips off in Oakland.

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