Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has committed to giving basketball shooting lessons to 95-year-old billionaire Warren Buffett, and preparations for the unusual coaching session are already underway.
The 38-year-old NBA champion plans to study video footage beforehand to figure out the best approach for instructing the legendary investor, starting with fundamental techniques if needed.
“Whether it’s a fixed basketball rim or a portable setup, I’m confident we’ll have something available so I can fulfill my commitment to teach him some technique,” Curry explained during a video conference call Tuesday following his return to full practice and team scrimmages as he recovers from an ongoing right knee problem.
“We’ll discover what he’s capable of. I haven’t witnessed any footage of Warren Buffett attempting a jump shot, but we’ll find out.”
The Warriors guard remains hopeful about returning to game action before the regular season concludes after being absent since January 30. With seven contests left on the schedule, he’ll miss Wednesday’s matchup against San Antonio and likely Thursday’s game versus Cleveland as well, head coach Steve Kerr confirmed.
However, basketball instruction represents just one aspect of Curry and Buffett’s expanding partnership.
Curry, his wife Ayesha, and the renowned investor and philanthropist are organizing a special lunch gathering on June 24 in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring one winning bidder as they collaborate to support families in need.
The Currys and Buffett will conduct a charitable auction running from May 7-14 through online bidding on eBay to generate funds for two causes: Buffett’s long-standing support of GLIDE, a San Francisco-based social justice organization providing daily meals and programs for youth and families, and the Currys’ Eat.Learn.Play. Foundation.
This represents Curry’s newest off-court partnership while the star guard has been absent from the Warriors lineup for 25 consecutive games. In February, the animated film “GOAT” that Curry developed with Sony Pictures made its theatrical debut.
This marks the first occasion the Currys have joined Buffett’s “A Seat at the Table” charitable lunch initiative, an auction program that began in 2000 to demonstrate how sharing a meal can foster community connections and hope in underserved areas.
“Mr. Buffett’s dedication to community service investment, his servant’s heart, and considering his stature and the fact that this Seat At The Table auction has generated over $55 million through the years — plus his recognition of the community work that Ayesha, our Eat.Learn.Play. team and I have accomplished here in Oakland — having this chance to raise additional funds and awareness through his generous offer to share this platform with us is incredible,” Curry stated.
“While the monetary amount raised will be tremendous, what matters more is bringing attention to the ongoing work that must continue and how we’re actively engaging in the community to make it reality.”
Buffett contacted the couple several months ago about participating in the fundraising lunch that has become his signature charitable success over two and a half decades, generating more than $50 million for GLIDE. The proceeds will be divided between that organization and the Currys’ foundation, which assists Oakland children and families through nutritious meal programs, secure recreational areas and equipment, plus educational resources including tutoring and book access.
“Often life’s most meaningful moments arrive unexpectedly,” Curry reflected, “you simply continue your efforts. When an opportunity like this presents itself, it’s incredibly meaningful.”
