The most meaningful sneakers of Stephen Curry’s career are about to hit the open market, marking a pivotal moment in what has already been a turbulent stretch for the Warriors star. In the months since his split from Under Armour, Curry has embraced a rare kind of on-court freedom, rotating through iconic silhouettes like Kobe Protros and player exclusives. Now, he’s turning that transition into something bigger.

According to TMZ Sports, the Golden State Warriors superstar is teaming up with Sotheby’s to sell off game-worn sneakers, more than 70 pairs of  sneakers spanning his 17 NBA seasons. The collection features some of the most personal and historically significant pairs from his career. Among the highlights: signed Kobe “Mambacita” sneakers worn shortly after his Under Armour exit, and the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “CHBL” he laced up when surpassing Michael Jordan for most 40-point games by a player over 30.

The collection also features several other standout pieces:

• Signed Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” sneakers from a Warriors–Jazz matchup
• A custom, game-worn Nike Sabrina 3 honoring Sabrina Ionescu
• A signed AE 1 Low “Gold Medal” PE.
• The On THE ROGER Pro Fire, worn during pregame warmups—his first on-court appearance in the brand

The auction tips off on April 13, with all proceeds benefiting the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife, Ayesha, in 2019.

“I’ve always believed that every pair of sneakers tells a story,” he said. “This 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.”

Stephen Curry emphasized that the impact goes beyond memorabilia, “What makes this even more special is the impact it can have off the court. Every dollar raised will support Eat. Learn. Play. — the foundation that I co-founded with Ayesha — where we focus on the everyday needs that shape a child’s future with access to food, literacy, and safe places to play and grow.”

Journalist Nick DePaula echoed that sentiment, “For this to turn into true impact & sustainable resources for kids in Oakland that desperately need it — to me, that’s a win-win for everybody.”

While the auction reflects legacy and purpose, Curry’s recent split with Under Armour hasn’t been without friction.

Stephen Curry’s billion-dollar breakup took an unpleasant turn

Steph’s divorce from UA took an odd turn in February 2026. The $2.97 billion brand signed Curry to a lifetime deal in 2023 and assured he would keep his logo, trademark, and brand. However, that promise appeared to be slipping.

Before the split, @currybrand had hovered around 500,000 Instagram followers. Then things shifted. The account began shedding over 3,400 followers daily through December. Meanwhile, @uabasketball surged in the final month of 2025, adding 497,000 followers. Interestingly, that spike mirrored the exact number Curry Brand had lost, making the timing feel far from random.

“Meaning Under Armour had Instagram migrate Curry’s followers to their UA Basketball account, which the social media platform will do on occasion,” Sole Retreiver said. “We reached out to Under Armour for comment, but they’re not exactly taking our calls or e-mails at this time.”

The outlet reported that the shift stemmed from unmet contractual conditions tied to Curry’s retention of control over the brand’s assets. Around the same time, Curry made it clear he had no intention of wearing the Curry 13 in NBA games, signaling a clean break.

Now, as pieces of his past go up for auction, Curry’s next step remains undefined. One chapter is being archived, literally, but the bigger question lingers across the league and the sneaker world: which brand will define what comes next?