China News Service, May 25. According to the Overseas Chinese News Network, American NBA Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry (Stephen Curry) has always been a supporter of the anti-discrimination Asian movement.
Recently, a pair of commemorative sneakers with a portrait of Bruce Lee worn by him during the game was successfully auctioned. The tens of thousands of dollars from the auction will be donated to the families of the victims of the Atlanta shooting.
Curry said that all the money from the auction of sneakers will be donated to the families of the victims of the Atlanta shooting.
Image source: Screenshot of Curry's social media account.
Continue to speak out for anti-discrimination
I want to do something for Asians with a pair of sneakers
On March 16, three massage parlors in Atlanta were shot in succession. A white gunman claimed the lives of eight victims, six of whom were Asian women.
The occurrence of this tragedy made the society aware of the frequent anti-Asian hate crime incidents during the epidemic, and also prompted leaders and celebrities in various fields to stand up and actively speak for the Asian community.
NBA star Curry said through his Twitter on March 18, “To be honest, I have always tried to find a solution to Asian discrimination in our country’s judicial system. As everyone knows, raise awareness and do my part. , Receiving relevant education is the most basic and effective way."
Curry also retweeted a tweet by Warriors coach Steve Kerr that day, in which it read: “The ignorant remarks linking Asians with the new crown epidemic have led to the spread of racism. This sentiment is even in our minds. The community has evolved into violent incidents and even murders. We must all do our part to prevent this from happening again."
Three weeks after the shooting, Curry made his first appearance in the Warriors' game against the Atlanta Hawks on April 4, wearing boots with Bruce Lee photos and famous quotes, to show his solidarity with the Asian community.
Curry said after the game, "This is an important opportunity to raise funds for Asians. We will auction off our sneakers." He added: "To eliminate hatred against Asians in the United States and the world, obviously People need to make a huge effort. Although a pair of sneakers is insignificant, I hope it can raise some funds for this effort and raise people’s awareness at the same time."
On November 28, 2015, a Swiss watch brand and the Bruce Lee Foundation held a seven-day "Legend Never Die-Bruce Lee 75th Anniversary Exhibition" in Hong Kong Harbour City.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Hong Shaokui
Curry loves this famous quote from Bruce Lee the most
"Under the sky, people are one family"
According to the auction clearing sheet of the Golden Auctions auction house, "100% of the proceeds from the auction will be used as charitable donations to be donated together with the Bruce Lee Foundation to support victims of anti-Asian violence."
A total of 15 buyers bid for this auction, and the high prices were tens of thousands of dollars. The successful basketball shoes were printed with a hand-painted photo of Bruce Lee and his family, as well as a single photo of Bruce Lee.
The hand-painting process of this pair of sneakers lasted 12 hours.
Curry said, "Obviously, Bruce Lee's image represents the unity of people and the harmony of groups from different backgrounds and races, especially Asian descent."
In addition, the shoes are also printed with Bruce Lee's famous saying: "Under the heavens, there is only family", which is also one of Curry's favorite sentences.
Curry believes that this sentence is still very suitable for the current situation.
"This sentence is simple and clear." Curry said, "We are all different and unique individuals. However, we are all human beings who are constantly exploring and pursuing goals on our journey. We should use these energies to increase our love for each other. Abandoning this and devoting to other things is a waste of our lives."
He added: "I think Bruce Lee has a lot of golden phrases, and the truths he has dedicated to explaining are still relevant to this day. His foundation is advancing all aspects of work to realize Bruce Lee’s ideals and influence people’s lifestyles. Trigger social change."
It is worth noting that the color of this pair of sneakers is mainly black and yellow, which makes it easy to think of the iconic sneakers of this martial arts superstar.
Curry has previously promised that he will unconditionally sign the shoes for the winning bidder.
Bruce Lee's daughter Li Xiangning and former Golden State Warriors teammate Jeremy Lin praised the star who won the NBA MVP (Most Valuable Player) twice.
"Deserves respect." Jeremy Lin wrote on Twitter.
The news about the auction of Curry's boots released by the Bruce Lee Foundation.
Image source: Screenshot of the Bruce Lee Foundation social media account
Curry regards Bruce Lee as an idol for life
"He practiced every word he said"
In fact, before this collaboration with the Bruce Lee Foundation, Curry had a deep respect for Bruce Lee.
Bruce Lee is not only a movie star and martial arts icon, but also a champion of equal rights.
"He practices every word he has said." Curry said, "He keeps motivating himself to be better, and influences others in the process."
Curry had previously highlighted Bruce Lee's image in his Under Armour brand advertising.
After the Atlanta shooting, Curry decided to go further.
He immediately got in touch with the Bruce Lee Foundation, hoping to do something meaningful when going to Atlanta to play against the Eagles, and hoped that the Bruce Lee Foundation could participate in it.
Li Xiangning, CEO of the Bruce Lee family business and chairman of the board of directors of the Bruce Lee Foundation, said: "Stephen’s move is an excellent example of people building partnerships and uniting and cooperating. I am honored that he chose to use my father and family as the'under the sky, people-oriented'. Everyone must support each other's symbolic image."