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FootballWatch: Stephen Curry Goes Undercover Then Surprises Young Fans in Warriors’ Shop
- Stephen Curry recently went undercover to surprise young fans during shopping spree
- The Golden State Warriors star wore a disguise but was quickly discovered by the fans
- The four-time NBA champion is recovering from a leg injury he sustained last month
As he continues to recover from a leg injury, Stephen Curry recently went undercover at a team store in San Francisco to surprise local children during a shopping spree.
The Golden State Warriors talisman has not played an NBA game since February 4 but is progressing with his rehabilitation.
The two-time MVP was rocking a pair of glasses, a hat with dreadlocks, and a face mask, trying to blend in with the rest of the employees. He had a new role as 'Larry', a Warriors shop employee.
However, the superstar couldn't hidefor long with his flamboyant disguise. Some shoppers discovered it was Curry and shouted his name, forcing 'Larry' to show his face to the fans, per NBC Sports.
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The special event was organized by the 34-year-old, the Warriors, and Rakuten for children from Black Cultural Zone, a main partner with the Curry family's Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation.
The basketball star later commented on his excitement at supporting the community and why the initiative was important to him.
"...We're giving kids an amazing, memorable experience and sharing joy with them. I think that's what it's all about in terms of making them feel seen."
Curry is one of the most popular sportsmen in the world. His jersey was the best-selling in the first half of the current NBA season, per the association's statistics.
Update on Curry's injury status
Having not played since February 4, it is expected Curry will return next week during the Warriors' three-game road trip, as Sports Brief reported.
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FootballThe two-time MVP sustained partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane and a contusion to his left lower leg.
The Warriors' road trip begins on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers. They then play the Oklahoma City Thunder and rivals, the Memphis Grizzlies.