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WATCH: Stephen Curry Expected a Fan to Do 30 Pushups Just to Get His Autograph

Published 07/31/2022, 9:30 AM EDT

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Stephen Curry has been putting the NBA crowds in a spell for several years now. He is one of the best and most renowned athletes in the world today. His unrivaled artistry and shooting stroke on the basketball court has made him a fan favorite.

Curry is coming off yet another championship season with the Warriors. This is his 4th title in 8 years, therefore, he is savoring his time off this offseason. The point guard has mostly been partaking in golf tournaments, including the ACC Celebrity Golf Championship Tournament in Lake Tahoe, California. It’s fair to say he’s not shy to dazzle the fans there as well.

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Curry was undoubtedly the event’s greatest lure, with fans flocking to the golf course to catch a glimpse of him. He even took time to interact with the fans. However, make it perfectly clear that if you want his autograph, you have to earn it.

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A fan got up face to face with the star as he brought his Warriors jersey for Curry to sign. The fan was definitely prepared to go to any length to gain his autograph. Curry, who never backs down from a challenge himself, chose to put the fan through one.

Stephen Curry asks the fan do 30 push-ups on the spot

Stephen Curry posted the video of his interaction with this fan on his Instagram. In the video, the fan approached Curry with a Warriors jersey he wanted the player to autograph. He asked the sharpshooter how many push-ups would it take for him to sign his jersey. As one might expect, Curry asked him to complete 30 push-ups, the same as his jersey number.

‘Young fella asked how many push-ups for the #30OfCourse @acchampionship,’ Curry wrote in the caption of his Instagram post.

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The fan released all the additional weight from his back, took a deep breath, and dived straight in. He was able to execute the push-ups efficiently, which fired up Curry and the onlookers.

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As the fan neared the 30 push-ups mark, the Warriors talisman signed his jersey and gave him a handshake later. Fair to say, the fan was able to put his strength to good use in front of Curry.

Curry truly is a man of the people. He gave this fan a moment he’ll cherish for the rest of his life.

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Ritvik Malhotra

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Ritvik is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. Having completed his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Ritvik has finally got his foot in the door as a professional sports writer. He previously interned at another media house where he authored over 150 soccer articles, but he is now writing about his primary obsession, basketball.
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Pritam Priyedarshi