While the coronavirus pandemic has halted graduation ceremonies across the world, Stephen Curry still found a way to celebrate the class of 2020. Alongside Kevin Hart and Serena Williams, the Golden State point guard participated in a virtual celebration ceremony for the graduating class of 2020.
Curry, Williams and Hart welcomed students from all over to participate in the “Show Me Your Walk” event. Graduating students were invited to show off their walk across the virtual stage to pick up their diploma.
Like any graduation, the class of 2020 was formally addressed by a group of commencement speakers, including the NBA’s two-time Most Valuable Player.
In his commencement speech, Curry spoke about his journey at Davidson college, family and “his walk.” The six-time All-Star capped off his talk with a challenge for the graduates to “shoot your shot.”
I’m grateful for this opportunity to congratulate you, the undefeated class of 2020. You’re my kind of people — you all know that. You’re record-setting. You’re history-making and you show up to win even in the greatest adversity. You follow through. It’s not what you start; it’s what you finish. You follow through on the promises to yourself. You adapt. You create and inspire. And you continue to dream big and hope. We’re here today to celebrate because we believe in the work that you’ve done. It should be celebrated at the highest level no matter what’s going on right now…
Watch Curry’s full commencement speech via YouTube:
Addressing the graduating class of 2020 is just one of many activities Curry’s been busy with while the NBA season is on hold. Through his Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, the sharpshooter and his wife Ayesha have set up a meal donation plan for out of school children. Curry also launched an informative COVID-19 resource guide that highlights his conversation with infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Next up, Curry will join the Jr. NBA Leadership Conference as a speaker on May 15.
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