A CHILD WAS SELLING CANDY TO BUY MEDICINE AND RECEIVED AN UNEXPECTED SURPRISE FROM STEPH CURRY
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In the gray skies of Oakland on a rainy afternoon, Stephen Curry, star player of the Golden State Warriors, found himself weary after a grueling training session. The season was rapidly approaching, and the pressure weighed on him. As he navigated through the streets of a modest neighborhood, looking for a shortcut to avoid traffic, something caught his eye. Across the street, a young boy—no older than ten—was sitting alone at a small plastic table, braving the rain with a quiet determination.
The boy wore a faded Warriors jersey that was too big for his small frame. On the table before him sat a shoe box filled with homemade sweets, with a sign that read, “Sweets $2 help my mom.” As Curry’s Porsche idled at the red light, he couldn’t help but be drawn to the boy’s intense focus and quiet perseverance. Something about the scene resonated deeply within him, reminding him of the values his parents had instilled in him: the importance of hard work and helping others.
Without thinking, Curry parked his car and walked over to the table. He smiled as he approached the boy, asking, “Hey, friend, what are you selling here?” The boy straightened up and, without hesitation, responded, “Brownies and cookies, sir. My grandmother taught me how to make them. $2 each.” Curry praised the treats, commenting on how delicious they looked. “What’s your name?” he asked, as the boy introduced himself as Marcus.
Curry, intrigued by Marcus’s maturity, asked, “Why are you selling sweets in the rain?” Marcus’s gaze shifted downward, his voice quiet as he explained, “I’m trying to buy medicine for my mom. She has diabetes and lost her health insurance after she was fired. Her insulin costs almost $300. She works two jobs, but we barely have enough for rent.”
The weight of Marcus’s words struck Curry hard. The boy’s honesty and the situation he described were heartbreaking. Yet, Marcus wasn’t asking for charity—he was doing what he could to help his mom. Despite working tirelessly, she only slept a few hours each night, and Marcus was trying to ease the burden.
As Marcus spoke, he looked up, suddenly recognizing the man in front of him. His eyes widened in shock. “Wait, are you… Steph Curry?” he asked. When Curry nodded with a smile, Marcus’s eyes filled with tears. “My mom and I watch all your games. It’s the only thing we do together now that she works so much.”
Moved by the boy’s resilience, Curry reached into his wallet. “I’ll take all the sweets you have,” he said, handing Marcus a $100 bill. Marcus, stunned, protested, “But that’s too much.” Curry gently shook his head. “No, it’s not,” he replied. “I need your address and phone number, though. What you’re doing for your mom is special. More special than any shot I’ve ever made.”
As Curry left, he saw Marcus staring at the bill in his hands, a mix of confusion and hope in his eyes. Back in their small apartment, Marcus couldn’t wait to tell his mom what had happened. “Mom, guess what? Steph Curry bought all my sweets today!” he exclaimed. Angela, his mother, looked at him skeptically, used to her son’s vivid imagination. But when Marcus pulled out the $100 bill, her expression changed. “Where did you get this money?” she asked, concerned.
Marcus explained again, recounting every detail of his encounter with Curry. Angela’s disbelief was palpable, but she couldn’t deny the evidence. Later that night, Curry was at home with his wife, Ayesha. They discussed the encounter over a box of brownies that Curry had taken from Marcus. Ayesha, moved by the boy’s effort, pointed out that many Americans are forced to choose between food and medicine. Curry, deeply touched, resolved to do more than just hand over a hundred dollars.
The next day, Angela received an unexpected phone call. It was Steph Curry, and when she answered, she could hardly believe it. “I met your son yesterday,” Curry explained. “I want to help. I feel connected to his effort, and I’d like to visit you today.”
A few hours later, Curry arrived at their apartment, discreetly bringing a box of meals prepared by his wife, Ayesha. Angela opened the door, still unsure of what was happening. When Curry saw a nursing degree on the shelf, he asked about it. Angela explained that she had dreamed of becoming a nurse but had to quit when Marcus’s needs became too great. She had worked hard, juggling multiple jobs, but it wasn’t enough.
Steph then noticed Marcus’s school notebook, filled with complex math problems and basketball plays. Angela proudly shared that her son was brilliant and could be two grades ahead. Curry was even more inspired. He realized that this family, facing immense challenges, had a determination and dignity that inspired him to act.
A few weeks later, Curry launched a new initiative: the “Beyond the Game” program, aimed at supporting families like Marcus’s. He wanted to provide not just financial assistance, but also scholarships, mentoring, and professional guidance. He personally reached out to the Davis family, offering them support, including access to reduced-cost insulin for Angela and a scholarship for Marcus.
The program soon expanded to help other families in similar situations. Meanwhile, Marcus continued to excel in school, and Angela was able to regain control over her health and finances. She even began working toward completing her nursing degree, something she had put on hold for years.
Months later, Marcus and Angela were VIP guests at a Warriors game. During halftime, the Jumbotron displayed their story, and the crowd applauded their resilience and the success of the “Beyond the Game” program. After the game, Marcus gave Curry a small box of homemade brownies as a thank-you. “Maybe you should open a bakery someday,” Curry joked. Marcus, however, had bigger dreams. “I want to help people, like you did for us,” he said.
As he watched Marcus and Angela leave hand in hand, Curry realized that this rainy afternoon had turned into something far bigger than he could have imagined. The real miracle wasn’t in what he had done for them, but in how their determination had inspired him to create a lasting change. The Davis family had shown him the true power of small acts of kindness, and together, they had transformed their struggles into an opportunity to help others.
Michael Jordan’s controversial answer when asked if Steph Curry deserves to be in NBA Hall of Fame
Michael Jordan delivered a bold take when asked if Steph Curry deserves to be in the NBA Hall of Fame.
Jordan enjoyed a legendary basketball career, winning an impressive six NBA championships with the Chicago Bulls.
He’s widely regarded as the GOAT of the sport following his incredible exploits on the court.
In 2009, Jordan was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame alongside fellow greats John Stockton, David Robinson and Jerry Sloan.
Curry is destined to follow Jordan in the Hall of Fame once his career is said and done.
The 37-year-old is still going strong and achieved a remarkable milestone in Golden State Warriors’ victory over the Sacramento Kings earlier this month, with Shaquille O’Neal arguing the point guard deserves to be in the GOAT conversation.
But, speaking in 2019, Jordan claimed Curry is not yet a Hall of Famer.
“I hope not. He’s still a great player. Not a Hall of Famer yet, though,” he said. “He’s not.”
Curry responded to Jordan’s claim by stating that he still has a lot to prove to himself.
“I think I’m good, but then I’m never complacent,” he told Matt Welty during an interview for Sole Collector.
“I know I have more to prove to myself.
“When you hear a guy like that who’s the greatest of all time, it’s kind of funny.”
Steph Curry in action for the Golden State Warriors. Image: Getty
Curry added: “Since we’ve been on this stage, we’ve heard a lot of retired guys chiming in on this generation of basketball players and evaluating talent and saying their generation was better and all that.
“It’s a great conversation for the fans to get in on.
“I know I’m in good shape for that, but I still have a lot to prove to myself.”
A lot has happened in the world of basketball since Jordan’s comments over five years ago.
In 2022, Curry won a fourth NBA championship and won a gold medal at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
