Overview
- John Calipari told TMZ that Stephen Curry is the NBA player he would most like to see run for office, calling Curry bright, caring and willing to stand by his beliefs.
- Calipari added that if Curry ever became president he would like to be U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, a personal flourish that media outlets highlighted after the TMZ interview on Monday.
- Curry has previously left open the possibility of public service without committing to a campaign, telling CBS in 2024 that a presidency is “not that soon.”
- Curry’s Eat. Learn. Play foundation and past political endorsements for Joe Biden and support for Kamala Harris are cited in coverage as evidence of his civic engagement and leadership record.
- There is no sign Curry has launched or is planning an immediate campaign, and the comments have primarily prompted speculation in sports and entertainment outlets rather than formal political moves.