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Stephen Curry Insists He'll Never Launch A Podcast
Stephen Curry Insists He'll Never Launch A Podcast originally appeared on Fadeaway World. Despite the surge of NBA players jumping into the podcasting world, Stephen Curry has made one thing crystal clear, he won't be joining them anytime soon. Advertisement The four-time NBA champion and face of the Golden State Warriors was asked whether he'd ever consider starting his own podcast. Curry's response was definitive. "You won't see me doing it though, don't worry about that... I've got a lot of other things I want to do other than be behind the mic every day, cause if you're going to do something, you've got to be all in. It's a time commitment, it's a big lift. It's not something I'm passionate about." Curry's stance stands in stark contrast to many of his contemporaries. From LeBron James' cerebral Mind the Game, to Draymond Green's unfiltered Draymond Green Show, and Gilbert Arenas' headline-grabbing Gils Arena, player-hosted podcasts have become an established part of the modern NBA media landscape. But for Curry, despite his charisma, storytelling ability, and basketball IQ, podcasting just isn't a fit. Advertisement And that says more about his laser focus than anything else. Coming off his 16th NBA season, Curry is still performing at an elite level. He averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game in 2024–25 and led the Warriors to the second round of the playoffs. However, his postseason was cut short after a Game 1 injury against the Timberwolves. Without him, the Warriors dropped four straight and were eliminated, a crushing end to what looked like another deep playoff run. Still, with the recent addition of Jimmy Butler, Golden State is reloading, not rebuilding. The pairing of Curry and Butler gives the Warriors renewed hope heading into next season. There's real optimism in the Bay Area that they can contend again, especially with Butler and a more defensively-inclined roster taking shape. Advertisement Even so, Curry's off-court profile is larger than ever. He's got his hands full with multiple ventures including his production company Unanimous Media, philanthropic work with Eat. Learn. Play, and endorsement deals with brands like Under Armour. Add to that his family responsibilities and public appearances, and it becomes easy to see why he's not looking to add the commitment of a podcast to his schedule. What makes Curry's refusal even more notable is that podcasting has become almost a rite of passage for current and retired players. There are 27 known basketball podcasts hosted by NBA figures today, ranging from veterans like Shaquille O'Neal and Kevin Garnett to active players like Trae Young, Paul George, and even young stars like Gradey Dick. Many offer insights fans wouldn't get from postgame interviews or media scrums. Yet Curry, who arguably has more stories to tell than anyone, has no interest in telling them in that format. Advertisement That decision might disappoint some fans eager to hear Curry's behind-the-scenes takes, but it also reinforces the essence of who he is unwavering, disciplined, and focused on things he truly loves. And for now, that still means basketball over broadcasting. Related: Bold Trade Proposal Pairs Giannis Antetokounmpo With Stephen Curry; Warriors Start New Dynasty This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
USC commit Alijah Arenas walking, talking in the hospital amid recovery from car crash that put him in medically induced coma
Alijah Arenas is expected to be released from the hospital in the near future after being involved in a car crash Thursday morning. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) Alijah Arenas is making incredible progress not even a week after he was involved in a car crash in Southern California and placed into a medically induced coma. Alijah, a five-star USC commit and the son of former Washington Wizards star Gilbert Arenas, is walking and talking again in the hospital and is expected to return home in the near future, producer Josiah Johnson shared Monday on the latest episode of the 'Gil's Arena' show. He also is expected to avoid all major injuries after the crash. Josiah provides update on Alijah Arenas 🙏 — Gil's Arena (@GilsArenaShow) April 28, 2025 'I'm happy to announce that Alijah is doing much better. I just got off the phone with Gil about five minutes ago,' Johnson said. 'Alijah's doing better, walking, talking, progressing well. Should be released from the hospital very soon. No major injuries as a result of the car accident.' Alijah, 18, was in a Tesla Cybertruck just before 5 a.m. on Thursday morning when he crashed into a fire hydrant and slammed into a tree, according to multiple reports. The accident was caused by the loss of control of the vehicle. Alcohol and drug use are not suspected, per the report, and Johnson said he was driving back from the gym at the time of the accident. Alijah was deemed stable at the scene, but he was transported to a local hospital and was briefly placed into a medically induced coma due to smoke inhalation. The family said in a statement that Alijah wrote on a piece of paper that he remembered the smoke from the crash and asked, 'Did anyone get hurt?' after he woke up the following day. Alijah is a 6-foot-6 guard from Chatsworth High School in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. He is a five-star recruit who received several notable offers, including from Kansas and Kentucky, before he committed to play at USC in January. He helped lead Chatsworth High to the CIF Division II state championship game in March, too, and he left the school as the all-time City Section scoring leader. Gilbert Arenas spent 11 seasons in the league, most of which were with the Wizards, from 2001-2012. He also had short stints with the Golden State Warriors, who selected him with the No. 31 overall pick in 2001 out of Arizona, the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. He now hosts the 'Gil's Arena' podcast with Underdog Fantasy Sports, though he's been away from the show since Alijah's accident.
Irish Daily Star
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Star
Sheryl Swoopes shows allegiances as Paige Bueckers joins Caitlin Clark in WNBA
Basketball icon Sheryl Swoopes has gained a title of 'Caitlin Clark hater' among fans since the Iowa standout entered the professional scene, drawing ire again for her comments on a recent podcast. Critics jumped on Swoopes for incorrectly stating on air that Clark played five seasons with Iowa before becoming the top pick by Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA Draft and saying she wasn't exactly "dominating" in the league. Notably, Clark bagged the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, leading to a backtrack from Swoopes who eventually offered an apology and even pegged the Fever as possible champs in 2025. Yet, Swoopes stirred the pot again, this time with Clark's followers, for sporting a Paige Bueckers tee on the 'Gils Arena' podcast. Read More Related Articles Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd join forces as Huskies teammates announce bold new venture Read More Related Articles Chiney Ogwumike shares 'biggest goal' as WNBA off-court plans stepped up Having been drafted first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Bueckers heads to the Dallas Wings fresh from nabbing a national championship in college. And with Swoopes showcasing support for the UConn prodigy, echoes of last year's omitted accolades for Clark have resurfaced amongst her supporters. "Sheryl Swoopes is a Generational Hater. Like she really hates Caitlin Clark," vented one fan online. "This is just hilarious, it just feels petty now. She needs to move on, we have," chimed in another. "We should just turn it around and start talking about how Paige is gonna be better than Swoopes ever was," quipped one enthusiastic fan. While some of Clark's supporters reckon Swoopes harbors a biased view against the Fever ace, the iconic WNBA figure sought to dispel such notions in the previous season. After making an error with Clark's stats before the 2024 WNBA Draft, Swoopes reached out with an apology, and the top draft pick responded by calling her "inspiring" to everyone in the league. "Hey Caitlin! I wanted to personally reach out to you and say I made a mistake on what year this is for you," Swoopes conveyed in a heartfelt message to Clark. Paige Bueckers will join Caitlin Clark in the WNBA (Image: Getty Images) "I also have nothing but respect for you and your game and appreciate your skill. Congrats on everything you have accomplished thus far. Be blessed." On the 'Unapologetically Angel' podcast hosted by Angel Reese, Swoopes poured more accolades on Clark. 'I'm going to give Caitlin Clark her flowers,' declared Swoopes. "Yes, I said that... I'm going to give Caitlin her flowers because I think what she has done coming into this league absolutely has brought more eyes, whether you like them or not. But has brought more eyes, more marketing. Like people just want to watch the game, and they want to talk about it." In her conversation with ESPN before the 2025 WNBA season kicked off, Swoopes again praised Indiana as a championship threat after lauding the front office's strategy of building the team around Clark. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Get Peacock Get Peacock starting at $7.99 Looking for more to watch ? Peacock has hit shows, movies, live sports, and more. You can watch popular titles like The Traitors, Yellowstone, and Love Island USA, along with golf tours, NFL games, and Premier League matches all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 a month and you can cancel anytime. $7.99 Peacock Subscribe Here "The team that I feel made the biggest moves, maybe the best moves, that would be the Indiana Fever," declared basketball icon Sheryl Swoopes. "I think the Indiana Fever went from just being in the playoffs last season to potentially winning a championship." Swoopes highlighted the team's top-notch additions: "You add the OG DeWanna Bonner, who plays both ends of the floor and is a competitor, and Natasha Howard, who is another OG, who is going to bring the defensive presence. And then you're bringing back Aliyah Boston , who continues to get better every single year." She couldn't hide her enthusiasm for Kelsey Mitchell's scoring prowess and Caitlin Clark's off-season progress: "Can we talk about Kelsey Mitchell, who is just a walking bucket? How much stronger Caitlin got in the offseason, you know she was in the gym working on her game. This Indiana Fever team, they have put the pieces together in this offseason, and I'm excited to see what they're going to do."
