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An act of generosity transcends boundaries and speaks to the essence of humanity in an indescribable manner. In this world filled with self-interest, this becomes a beacon of hope and compassion. Stephen Curry has been a torch bearer of it since his Davidson days, as he once even gave back to its community.

Now worth well over $160 million, the NBA superstar once found a lost wallet containing $160 dollars. Back then, his selflessness took precedence as he chose to return it to the Davidson circle.

What exactly happened at Davidson?

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Recently, the Golden State Warriors star opened up about his college days in North Carolina with The Charlotte Observer. When asked about the wallet incident, the 34-year-old highlighted the effect of the atmosphere on his decision-making. “The Davidson bubble is real ? a standard of taking care of people,” he stated to imply that.

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He was on a stroll with his roommate when they “found a wallet on the ground”.?As it contained cash without any identification, the college students decided to utilize the community board to track down its owner. “We had a community board…I had been the beneficiary of it once,”?the point guard mentioned to describe the incident.

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They put it up under the ‘lost and found’ category as Stephen became determined to return it to its rightful holder. His persistence paid off as the wallet reached the correct hands. Looking back at the entire situation, he stated, “I was just doing my part to be part of the Davidson community”. The humbleness of the global star was full-on display as it remained intact long after that.

The greatness of Stephen Curry

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The Splash Brother continues to shine both on and off the court as his effort inspires millions to this date. Despite being an icon now, his attempts to give back to the ones in need have stayed unchanged.

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He even received the 2022-23 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award for his excellence off the court. The way he carries himself sets a tone for the rest of the league.

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The 4-time NBA champion has been a great promoter for the NBA with his values. The seeds of these were sown into him from a young age, which was further nurtured by his college community. A compassionate group got the best of him as Stephen Curry can not stop giving even after all these years.