As good as Stephen Curry might be on the court, he's even better off it. The Golden State Warriors guard is preparing to play in his seventh All-Star game in his career, Curry announced that he would be donating $1,000 for every point he scored in Sunday's exhibition to the organization “Good Sports.” A charity that seeks to make youth sports accessible to children, the organization provides athletic apparel and footwear to programs around the country in an attempt to ensure that the cost of each is not a barrier to participation.
Not only will the Warriors guard be donating money, but Foot Locker has also agreed to match the amount as part of their partnership with Curry, ESPN's Nick DePaula is reporting. In addition to the charity work, both Curry and Foot Locker will be debuting the guard's player exclusive shoes, “Wish Flow.”
Foot Locker Inc is also matching the Curry Brand donation amount to @GoodSportsINC. https://t.co/EgZbZI7pDr
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) March 7, 2021
While the final donation amount could vary significantly depending on how many points Curry produces, the guard's gesture is from a hollow one considering the odds that he will have a big game. According to the oddsmakers at Draft Kings Nation, the former two-time MVP is currently a +800 bet to take home the All-Star MVP award, giving him the fourth-best odds of anybody in the game.
However, even those numbers may undersell the likelihood of Curry having a big game. With the exhibition already infamous for its lack of defensive intensity and physical play, we could be in for a match that features a significant amount of jump shots if players are hesitant to work inside. Should this come true, it wouldn't be surprising to see Curry dominate above the arc with his patented deep jump shot.
If he does, he'll at least have a significant tax write-off by the end of the night.
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