Warriors superstar Stephen Curry announced Tuesday he’s entering into a “mentorship and strategic alliance” with 2023 NBA prospect Scoot Henderson.
Per a press release from Curry’s company it was disclosed that Henderson, a point guard who played in the G League for the past two seasons, would “gain the support and mentorship of Curry as he looks to take ownership of his off-court business enterprise and brand."
The four-time NBA champion said he’s eager to take Henderson under his wing and has high hopes for the presumed top-three pick in next month’s draft.
"I have been watching Scoot and his family for a while now, and I am beyond impressed with what he has accomplished thus far, and excited to watch him take control of his future and grow,” Curry said.
Scoot went for 29/9/5 in G League Ignite's win. The 18 year old is Projected #2 pick in 2023 NBA Draft pic.twitter.com/ynr9SVqVyX
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The nine-time NBA All-Star sees similarities between the way he and the talented prospect values family.
"Our values are deeply aligned when it comes to prioritizing family, hard work and appreciating the blessings in our lives. I firmly believe that what he and the Henderson Family are building is transformative and will change the narrative for how athletes and their families leverage their influence,” added Curry.
The two-time NBA league MVP also believes partnerships like theirs can have a tremendous impact on the future of the league and society as a whole.
"I truly admire that we share a common interest and commitment to promoting equity and access for athletes through youth sports and empowering the next generation. As I look towards the future of the NBA and the broader world of sports, Scoot embodies the next evolution of the game over the years, demonstrating the importance of playing for something greater than oneself."
Scoot Henderson is dressed to impress at the #NBADraftLottery presented by State Farm! pic.twitter.com/4bJgcrtrbW
— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2023
Curry will help guide the 6’2” guard into building a brand off the court in the business world while making the transition to the NBA level.
"This is an incredible opportunity and a dream come true for me, as I have grown up watching Stephen on and off the court, admiring him from afar as he disrupted the game and built empowering businesses over the past decade,” said Henderson. “As we embark on this new journey, I look forward to learning and growing together, while focusing on becoming the best version of myself, in basketball, business and beyond."
