NBA superstar Steph Curry has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president in a pre-recorded message at the Democratic National Convention. Curry's endorsement, along with his recent political statements, suggests a potential career in politics.
NBA superstar Steph Curry has taken a significant step in his political journey by endorsing Kamala Harris for president at the Democratic National Convention. In a pre-recorded video message, Curry praised Harris's ability to unite the country and move it forward.
Curry's endorsement is the latest in a series of political statements made by the Golden State Warriors guard. In the past, Curry has taken a neutral stance on abortion, claimed the moon landing was a hoax, and later walked back those comments after being advised by former President Barack Obama.
Steph Curry Makes Political Statement with Kamala Harris Endorsement
Wearing his Paris Olympics gold medal in the video, Curry referenced his meetings with Harris when she met with the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team in Paris and when the Golden State Warriors visited the White House after winning the 2022 NBA Finals.
Curry's endorsement comes three days after Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr made a surprise speech at the convention, where he referenced Curry's signature "night night" celebration and joked that the Democrats would use it to mock President Trump in the event of a Harris victory.
Steph Curry Makes Political Statement with Kamala Harris Endorsement
Curry has previously endorsed Joe Biden for president in 2020 and Hillary Clinton in 2016. Thursday's endorsement comes just five months after Curry hinted at a possible career in politics, potentially even running for president one day.
In an interview with CBS Mornings, Curry stated his interest in using his influence for good and suggested that politics could be a way to do so. In September 2022, Curry further expressed his political beliefs, emphasizing equality and protection for all citizens.
Steph Curry Makes Political Statement with Kamala Harris Endorsement
Despite his Christian upbringing, Curry has stated that he does not identify as pro-choice or pro-life and does not feel the need to speak out on the Roe v. Wade reversal. Curry has also golfed with Obama, who reportedly scolded him for promoting a conspiracy theory about the 1969 moon landing.
Curry's endorsement of Harris is a significant development in his political trajectory. As a highly respected and influential athlete, Curry's endorsement could potentially sway the opinions of some voters and further strengthen Harris's candidacy.
Steph Curry Makes Political Statement with Kamala Harris Endorsement
