Stephen Curry to Become Davidson’s Assistant GM in Unprecedented Move

There’s almost nothing Stephen Curry can’t do. The four-time NBA champion is the league’s all-time three point leader, a perennial all-star, and the best shooter in NBA history.

Now, it seems he’s trying out being a general manager as well

In what seems to be an odd move, especially given that the Warriors are right in the middle of a strong playoff push, the quick guard has just announced he plans to pad his resume by taking an assistant general manager position at Davidson College.

The school, which Curry took on a strong tournament run during his time there, is thrilled to be reunited with the star guard.

The team has not had a ton of success since Curry left, and are struggling to get back to the big time. The Warriors guard might just be what they need.

Following Others Footsteps

Curry hopes his new position will help revive the mid-major program, who has not made an NCAA Tournament appearance since 2022.

They have been in the bottom of the Atlantic 10 conference during the past three seasons with very little upward mobility.

Curry won’t be on the court, and if the Warriors continue their high level play with new addition Jimmy Butler he likely won’t be at any games anytime soon.

Even so, the move opens up a new avenue for life after basketball and allows Curry to get some experience in an organization should he want to go that route in retirement.

Plenty of ex-players have become coaches

A few have become successful GMs as well. Jerry West, Joe Dumars, Danny Ainge, and Pat Riley are all examples of great athletes who also did well in an executive role.

However, what makes Curry’s decision so special is that he is the first active pro player in history to take an administrative role on an NCAA team.

It may be a reduced position, but it’s still a significant title for any active athlete.

Taking On New Responsibilities

According to reports, Curry is set to guide both men’s and women’s players at the school.

He plans to work with Davidson’s general manager Austin Buntz, who was previously employed by the company that sponsors Curry, Under Armour.

That pairing means the two already have a working relationship, and it should make it easier for them to coalesce

On top of that, Curry and his wife, Ayesha, will work with other boosters to kickstart an eight-figure fund for both Davidson basketball programs.

That is a big commitment, and something that could bring a lot of talent to Davidson.

It’s also a gesture that shows Curry isn’t just taking this role to put another feather in his cap, he wants to make the team that gave him a chance better.

“The Davidson experience is top notch,” the guard explained

“My journey from when I got to Davidson in 2006 to now demonstrates that I had the opportunity to play basketball at the highest level, got a great education, an amazing network through the Davidson alumni, and continue to wave the Davidson flag. I want very talented, high character student athletes to have that same experience.”

A Long Way to Go

Turning around a lackluster program like Davidson, while ambitious, will not be easy.

Curry is going to have his hands full, especially with his focus split between the college and the NBA.

Davidson has made five tournaments since Curry left, but they have not made it past the first round in that time.

Though it’s unlikely that Curry will be at Davidson in a physical role, his name carries a lot of weight

Like other teams in other leagues, simply having him in the organization could go a long way towards bringing in top tier talent.

Davidson is not a big school, nor are they one who’s had a lot of success

If Curry is there, however, many more kids will want to come play for the team. Adding even one or two big recruits may also have a snowball effect.

Getting one strong player to go to the school will likely make more players want to come, which could slowly shift Davidson’s image and make them a true contender.

Life After Basketball

Many Warriors fans may be shocked at Curry’s new role, but it’s not surprising given how much he loves the game.

The star shooter is on the back-end of his career. While he may get one or two more rings before leaving the NBA, he can’t play forever.

Curry is the type of player who will be around basketball forever

An assistant GM role at Davidson is a great place to start, as it gives him good practice without raising the stakes too much.

If things go well, it would not be out of the question to see Curry return to Golden State one day either. The Warriors would almost certainly welcome him with open arms.