And if after being the best shooter in the world, Stephen Curry one day become the most powerful politician in the United States? In full promotion of his second children's book, “I am extraordinary”, the leader of the Warriors did not rule out running for president of the United States, once his career is over, in an interview given to CBS Mornings at the start February and broadcast on Tuesday.
If Stephen Curry plans to take advantage of his retirement to play golf, “ lots of golf“, the playmaker leaves this option open. “ Maybe » replies Stephen Curry to the idea of becoming president. Very involved in the Oakland community and at the head of a foundation that fights for children's access to education, “Steph” wants to continue to change things, even if politics is not a passion.
Change society through politics
“ I'm interested in leveraging all my influence to do good, in whatever way I can. So if that's the way to do it, I'm not going to say the presidency, but maybe… If politics is a way to create meaningful change, or if there's another way outside of policy… »
.@StephenCurry30 wants to help kids find their inner confidence with his book, “I Am Extraordinary.”
He tells @jerickaduncan about his focus on children's literacy and his potential post-basketball future: “I have an interest in leveraging every part of my influence for good.” pic.twitter.com/FkrDF6GhbH
— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) March 12, 2024
Former NBA players became mayor or senator
If we should not expect to see Stephen Curry become a candidate in 2028, “ not so fast » he smiled, the possibility is not ruled out. He would not be the first personality from the basketball world to have launched into politics after hanging up his sneakers. Bill Bradley, a two-time NBA champion with the Knicks, became a senator barely a year after retiring in 1977, before losing to Al Gore to represent the Democratic Party in the 2000 presidential election.
Dave Bing, seven-time All-Star in the 60s and 70s, and Kevin Johnson, former leader of the Suns, became mayors of Detroit and Sacramento. And, Johnny Buss, the eldest of the Buss siblings, and co-owner of the Lakers, is running in the 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate.
