Stephen Curry watched from the sidelines as the Golden State Warriors faced the OKC Thunder at Chase Center, sidelined by an ankle injury. Even in street clothes, he drew attention. The spotlight followed what was on his feet. Since parting ways with Under Armour in November 2025, the 37-year-old has been a sneaker free agent, free to experiment and quietly signal what could come next.

Since the breakup, Steph’s sneaker pick of the day attracts everyone. Usually, he’d wear the Curry Brand kicks. But now, he suits up in Jordans, Kobe collections, and even graces the floor in AE 1 Lows. We know that Steph Curry is a big supporter of women in sports. He also laced Kobe Bryant’s Mambacita Nike 6 in one of the matchups.

So, when the 37-year-old donned “Receipt Ready” Reebok Angel Reese 1 on Friday, all heads turned. Well, that’s nothing new for Curry, if you will? However, this sneakers free agency era is pure entertainment, if you ask me!

Now, coming to Angel Reese’s journey with Reebok. She took her first step into signature footwear last September with the shoe brand. Most importantly, she made sure it caught everyone’s attention by unveiling the shoe’s design on the cover of the WNBA edition of NBA 2K26.

Interestingly, the “Receipts Ready” colorway draws inspiration from the Chicago Sky star keeping tabs on every detractor. The kicks were such a hit that Tari Eason and Wendell Carter Jr. were the first NBA stars to wear them. And now, Stephen Curry adds himself to the list.

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Meanwhile, Reebok Basketball President Shaquille O’Neal has stirred the pot, hinting at a possible move for Curry after his split with UA, suddenly igniting buzz about the Warriors icon teaming up with Reebok.

Shaq perks his ears after Stephen Curry’s sneaker move

Shaquille O’Neal and Reebok share a legacy rooted in the early 1990s, when the brand bet big on a rookie Magic center. The Shaq Attaq arrived in 1992 and quietly reshaped signature basketball shoes. Fast forward to 2023. Reebok elevated O’Neal as Basketball President, banking on legacy, star power, and the Iverson era to reboot performance hoops.

Now, he seemingly has his eyes on sneaker-free agent Stephen Curry.

Back in November 2025, when Curry wore Shaqnosis, Shaq said, “Well, he is a good, personal friend of mine, and I think our people are having conversations with his people.” He added, “It was a big moment for me (Curry wearing the Shaqnosis), a big moment for the brand. It puts everyone in a ‘What’s he gonna do?’ phase, so I wish him well.”

The loudest statement came without a single step on the court. Injured yet influential, Stephen Curry turned Chase Center into a sneaker runway. His free agent phase keeps guessing alive. Angel Reese 1 stole the frame. Meanwhile, Shaq watches closely as Reebok possibly feels momentum and speculation breathes.