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Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors and Team USA Stripes looks on during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California. <\/p>\n
The Golden State Warriors<\/a> have the play-in tournament on the horizon. But off the court, Stephen Curry<\/a> has been making moves of his own.<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Curry announced a partnership with Sotheby\u2019s to auction more than 70 sneakers he wore throughout the 2025-26 season<\/a>. The online auction runs from April 13 to 28, with all proceeds going to the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, the charitable organization Curry co-founded with his wife Ayesha.<\/p>\n It is a fitting way to close out one of the more unique chapters of his career.<\/p>\n BREAKING: Stephen Curry is auctioning off his Sneaker Free Agency collection on @Sothebys<\/a>, benefitting his @EatLearnPlay<\/a> Foundation. <\/p>\n \u201cFor this to turn into true impact & sustainable resources for kids in Oakland that desperately need it \u2014 to me, that\u2019s a win-win for everybody.\u201d <\/p>\n What Curry Said About the Auction Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.<\/p>\n Curry parted ways with Under Armour in November following the end of a partnership that began after he left Nike back in 2013<\/a>. Rather than sign with a new brand immediately, he spent the season as a sneaker free agent, using his footwear as a platform to pay tribute to players past and present.<\/p>\n On any given night, Curry might lace up throwback sneakers from a franchise legend of the team the Warriors were facing, or wear the current signature shoe of a star like Kevin Durant<\/a>, Klay Thompson<\/a>, or Anthony Edwards<\/a>. It became one of the quietly compelling storylines of the Warriors\u2019 season.<\/p>\n Curry reflected on what the collection means to him.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve always believed that every pair of sneakers tells a story,\u201d Curry said in a release<\/a>. \u201cThis collection really captures a unique chapter for me during my sneaker free agency this season. From the tunnel walks to the on-court warm-ups to the games across the country, I was excited to spend this time shining a light on players over the years who have left their mark on the sneaker game.\u201d<\/p>\n He was equally passionate about where the proceeds are headed.<\/p>\n \u201cWhat makes this even more special is the impact it can have off the court,\u201d Curry said<\/a>. \u201cEvery dollar raised will support Eat. Learn. Play., where we focus on the everyday needs that shape a child\u2019s future with access to food, literacy, and safe places to play and grow.\u201d<\/p>\n This season, #StephenCurry<\/a> announced that for the first time in his career, he was no longer tied to a specific athletic wear brand partner. What followed was a history-making run of kicks, game after game. Now, more than 70 of those pairs are headed to auction at <\/p>\n A Season of Sneaker Tributes<\/p>\n The collection spans the full breadth of what Curry set out to accomplish this season. Beyond current NBA<\/a> stars, he also wore signature shoes from prominent WNBA players, using the platform to shine a light on the women\u2019s game at a time when its momentum continues to build.<\/p>\n \u201cFrom the legendary NBA stars that I grew up admiring, to the current players that I\u2019ve enjoyed competing against, along with some of the biggest names in the WNBA that are helping to drive the momentum across the women\u2019s game, I had so much fun breaking out pairs all season long,\u201d Curry said<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each pair in the collection represents something specific. A player. A moment. A chapter in basketball history that Curry wanted to honor. Over 70 sneakers across one season is a remarkable archive, and the auction gives fans a chance to own a piece of it.<\/p>\n Stephen Curry returns in the Way of Wade 12 \u201cAll-Star LUX\u201d <\/p>\n What It Means Beyond Basketball<\/p>\n Curry has long used his platform for causes beyond the game. The Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation has become one of the more impactful athlete-led charitable organizations in the country, focused on providing children with access to food, education, and safe spaces to grow.<\/p>\n Turning a season of sneaker tributes into a fundraising vehicle for that mission is exactly the kind of move that reflects who Curry is off the court. The shoes told stories during the season. Now they will fund something lasting after it.<\/p>\n \u201cPartnering with Sotheby\u2019s to bring this auction to life gives these sneakers a platform beyond the game,\u201d Curry said<\/a>. \u201cWhere they can live on and mean something to someone else.\u201d<\/p>\n Final Word for the Warriors<\/p>\n The play-in tournament is around the corner. The sneaker free agency chapter is closing.<\/p>\n Curry spent a season honoring the game\u2019s greats through his footwear. Now those same shoes will help feed, educate, and support children who need it most.<\/p>\n That is Steph Curry in a nutshell.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tKeith Watkins<\/a> Keith Watkins is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers. He previously wrote for FanSided, NBA Analysis Network, and Last Word On Sports. Keith is based in Bangkok, Thailand. More about Keith Watkins<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Warriors\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t![\"Golden](\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1775402667_GettyImages-2269587067-e1775401571388.jpg\")
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