![]() However, the online fact-checking site Snopes noted that there was a strong absence of evidence regarding the claim that Curry and Nike did not make a deal because of religious expression. ![]() ![]() "If you can find any verifiable information about this, please post it in the comments section," Brown added, saying he would not be surprised if it were true. "I have read articles speculating on why Nike chose not to sign him, but we do know that before he signed with Under Armour, he made clear that he wanted to put Phil 4:13 on the tongue of the sneaker with the underside reading, 'I can do all things.'"īrown expressed caution, however, noting that sites "have claimed that this was another factor in Nike's decision not to match Under Armour's offer, but I have not been able to verify that." "Curry is an openly committed Christian and the best player in basketball this year, and he before he had a sneaker contract with Under Armour, Nike passed up on him twice," wrote Brown. Michael Brown, radio personality, author, and contributor to The Christian Post, commented on the claim in a recent column. Nike shoes are displayed at a Niketown store in Beverly Hills, California, March 16, 2010. He wanted to incorporate his faith into his footwear so he could promote a powerful message instead of just another empty product," asserted the site faithit. "Curry created quite the stir when he broke his deal with Nike to partner with UA, but it was for an excellent cause. So, he broke that contract and went with a company that was open to his faith," claims the site Conservative Angle. "Nike wasn't happy that Curry used a sharpie to write a Bible verse on his shoes. Over the past couple weeks, a rumor has been circulating on social media that NBA star and devout Christian Stephen Curry was rejected by Nike for wanting a Bible verse on a sneaker.Īssorted sites have claimed that the Golden State Warriors point guard was rejected by Nike because he wanted to have Philippians 4:13 written on his sneakers. Stephen Curry during the first half of the Warriors' regular season game against the Wolves.
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