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NBA superstar Steph Curry wore special shoes tonight designed to honor the shooting victims of the Atlanta spa shooting.
He’s the latest of a number of NBA players who have spoken out against Asian hate.
The hand-painted Under Armour Curry8’s will be auctioned off in the coming weeks. Money raised will be donated to a non-profit to support their efforts in the Asian American community.
“Disgust, horror and outright anger at why any violence keeps happening in our country,” Curry told The Undefeated, according to the East Bay Times. “After all we have been through this past year, let alone in the history of our country, people still deal with unnecessary tragedy and are afraid for their lives. We have to do better.”
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According to NBA Sports Bay Area, Curry partnered with the Bruce Lee Foundation to come up with the shoes.
“I think Stephen’s gesture is a beautiful example of allyship and solidarity in action, Shannon Lee, Lee’s daughter and CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation told the Undefeated.
Last month, Damian Lillard wore a stop Asian hate t-shirt while on the bench during a game, Oregon Live reported.
Lebron James also offered his support immediately after the shooting.
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