Stephen Curry has started his 15th season in the NBA following his challenging start in the league. The 35-year-old recently looked back on his initial phase as he reflected on one aspect of his rookie season. Reminiscing about his debut tunnel walk, he drew parallels with the Peaky Blinders show.
14 years later, the Splash Brother candidly shared his thoughts on his first-ever NBA tunnel talk. It revealed a funny side of the story as he mentioned the popular television series to express his perspective.
What did Stephen Curry say?
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The 4-time champion looked back on his 2009 tunnel walk debut ahead of his first game of this season. He was actually explaining that fit to the Black in Fashion Council designers while Rolling Stone captured it. Looking back at that, Curry stated, “I told them…how horrible it was,” while sharing that moment from his first game.
He then compared that with the clothing style of one of the most popular shows of recent years, Peaky Blinders. “It was literally what the Peaky Blinders were wearing,” the 2-time MVP joked about while shaking his head. No matter how funny it seemed more than a decade later, back then Stephen was content with his choice.
Reflecting on that, the Golden State Warriors talisman mentioned, “I thought I looked fly”.?Years have passed since that instance and his fashion-related decisions have also improved over time. His collaborations with all the brands since then have showcased precisely that.
How he became an enigmatic figure in the fashion industry
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His partnership with Under Armour has been a significant change in the market. The lethal shooter has helped improve the earnings of the brand by leaps and bounds as the company paid it back recently. They have appointed the 2022 Finals MVP as the President of the Curry Brand.
This displayed the willingness from their front to push through the sneaker and clothing line. This was still only one side of the coin, as one of his recent endeavors included uplifting new-age designers. He teamed up with Rakuten and Black in Fashion Council because of that reason.
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As the market continues to evolve, the ambitious persona does the same. Stephen Curry keeps on inspiring as his refusal to settle down easily continues to fuel his growth in every aspect of his journey.
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