NBA's Curry releases film about growth of basketball in Japan; hopeful Warriors can return to greatness
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1449402
NBA's Curry releases film about growth of basketball in Japan; hopeful Warriors can return to greatness
- Title: NBA's Curry releases film about growth of basketball in Japan; hopeful Warriors can return to greatness
- Date: 20th December 2019
- Summary: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (DECEMBER 18, 2019) (REUTERS) (SOUNDBITE) (English) STEPHEN CURRY AFTER BEING ASKED IF IT'S DIFFICULT FOR NBA PLAYERS TO NAVIGATE POLITICAL SITUATIONS WHEN PROMOTING THE GAME AROUND THE WORLD, SAYING: "I mean I don't think so, I know there's politics and there's strong conversation around just how different, you know, China is than the United States and things that need to progress, but in terms of like our excitement to grow the game of basketball knowing how much fun we have playing the game, the opportunities that it has afforded us throughout our lives, that's a message that's universal, and so I think we can continue to spread that message no matter what the business side of it means but, you know, we are tied to the league and supportive of the NBA and how they run things and so, you kind of have to balance that part of it but for me like, I, as long as I can have interaction with my fans that are inspired by the way that I play the game, that should never stop."
- Embargoed: 3rd January 2020 03:36
- Keywords: NBA Stephen Curry basketball documentary
- Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES / UNIDENTIFIED LOCATIONS, JAPAN
- City: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES / UNIDENTIFIED LOCATIONS, JAPAN
- Country: Various
- Topics: Basketball,Arts / Culture / Entertainment,Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA004BAN907T
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: NBA great Stephen Curry, sidelined from his usual job this time of year due to injury, released a documentary called "The Rising" Wednesday (December 18) about the growth of basketball in Japan.
The country may not be known for its basketball playing but that's exactly why Curry brought his 'Underrated' basketball program to Japan in June of this year and the two-time NBA MVP hopes the 15-minute YouTube documentary can inspire people everywhere.
The 31-year-old Curry, who hasn't been shy about voicing his views on U.S. politics, said he believes basketball is a universal language and he will continue to promote the game around the world despite recent troubles between sports and politics.
Curry added that the Golden State Warriors, who currently own the NBA's worst record, will again be fighting for championships when they get healthy.
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