DIFFERENT BALL GAME Steph Curry in new career venture involving his former college in first of it’s kind deal for NBA legend
Steph Curry in new career venture involving his former college in first of it’s kind deal for NBA legend
NBA icon Steph Curry has accepted a new role with his alma mater, Davidson College.
The 36-year-old is set to become an assistant general manager for the school’s basketball programs.
As a result, he will become the first active player in US professional sports to land an administrative job with an NCAA team.
Curry played three seasons at Davidson from 2006 until 2009 before joining the Golden State Warriors as a rookie.
He will now work alongside general manager Austin Buntz to provide guidance to the men’s and women’s teams.
The point guard is also set to start an eight-figure fund for both the men and women’s programs with the help of his wife, Ayesha, and longtime Davidson supporters Don, Matt and Erica Berman.
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In a statement released by Davidson, Curry said: “The Davidson experience is top notch.
“My journey from when I got to Davidson in 2006 to now demonstrated that I had the opportunity to play basketball at the highest level, got a great education, an amazing network through the Davidson alumni and continue to wave the Davidson flag.
“I want very talented, high character student athletes to have that same experience.”
Meanwhile, Davidson president Doug Hicks said: “For Davidson, providing one of the best athletic programs in the country is an integral part of our identity as one of the nation’s best liberal arts colleges.
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“The Currys and Bermans have provided an extraordinary gift, and they will give of their own time and expertise to ensure that we can continue providing an unparalleled educational experience — for our scholar-athletes and for our entire college community.”
In a similar move, retired NFL quarterback Andrew Luck accepted a GM position at Stanford University last year.
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