It’s a no-brainer that whenever Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry decides to hang it up for good, he’ll be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on the first ballot.
In case his career statistics and accolades didn’t signal that, the Basketball Hall of Fame practically ensured it when they announced that the four-time NBA champion will have his own exhibit, marking the first time an active player was honored with a dedicated experience.
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The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will introduce its newest exhibit on Friday, July 24, which will be dedicated to the 12-time NBA All-Star, two-time MVP, Olympic gold medalist, four-time NBA champion and the undisputed greatest shooter of all time.
This development is a part of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame acclaimed gallery called “The Vault.”
The exhibit is called “Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc” and it showcases Curry’s prowess on and off the court. In a creative partnership with Curry’s Thirty Ink business team, the exhibit will showcase Curry’s legacy as a basketball icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist and family man.
“Being part of the Basketball Hall of Fame in this way is hard to put into words,” Curry in a statement. “When I think about my journey, I think about the people who believed in me, the work that happened when nobody was watching and the moments that shaped me on and off the court.
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“To have that story told while I’m still playing is something I don’t take lightly. My hope is that fans walk through this experience and feel the joy, the purpose and the gratitude that basketball has given me, and maybe see a little bit of their own journey in it too.”
What to expect at the ‘Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc’ exhibit
Visitors and fans alike will get a tour through the life of Curry and his basketball career. Whether a fan of Curry, the Warriors or basketball in general, one can expect a captivating experience through the exhibit.
Fans can expect to see exclusive memorabilia including rare game-worn gear, championship artifacts, and Olympic ephemera. Additionally, the exhibit will feature rare, archived video that has traced Curry’s journey from an overlooked college prospect to global superstar and basketball savant.
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His stories will be told first-hand through immersive audio and video components that capture his raw emotion and put visitors right there in the moment to understand the heart of a true champion.
“We are thrilled to partner with Stephen and the Thirty Ink team to bring this unprecedented exhibit to life,” John Doleva, President & CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, said in a statement. “Stephen has not only redefined how the game of basketball is played, but he has also set a blueprint for what it means to be an exemplary role model.
“We appreciate his personal involvement in helping bring his story forward to ‘The Vault’ while he is still actively building his legacy. This is truly a historic moment for us and for basketball fans worldwide.”
The exhibit — which is only open for a limited time — is scheduled to open to the public on July 24 at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. For more information visit Hoophall.com.
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