Stephen Curry London Fan Story: Jersey Signing & Traffic Stop

On July 19, 2024 in London, Amine Ouadah did not imagine that her passion for basketball would offer him an eternal memory. This young French fan had reserved a pass allowing him to attend the training of the USA team, who came to prepare a match against Sudan-du-Sud before the Paris Olympic Games.

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As soon as he arrived at the Citysport room, the emotion is palpable. “I saw the best players in the world on the same field: Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin during … It was impressive,” he said. Prohibition to film, but Amine marks the spirits by carrying a bob of the Curry Brand and by imitating the mythical celebration of his idol. The scene, taken up by the official X account of the Golden State Warriors, even offers him a little moment of notoriety.

He runs after the basketball player’s van to have his jerseys dedicated

The real highlight occurs at the end of training. As Curry moves away from fans, Amine tries her luck, runs after her van and challenges him. “I tell him that I come from France. His agent asks me my jerseys and Curry signs it to me. He even stopped traffic in London for me!” he confides, still moved.

“To be able to see the world while you’re playing basketball representing your country is amazing.”

Stephen Curry & @usabasketball ALL-ACCESS in London. Press play ?️ pic.twitter.com/ZkoFRD5qQI

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) July 27, 2024

A simple and sincere encounter, far from the cameras, which testifies, according to Amine, “the respect of Curry towards her supporters”. The cost of experience, more than 1,000 euros, fades in front of the symbolic value of the moment: two dedicated jerseys and a memory engraved for life. Beyond his “spicy” meeting with Stephen Curry, the Tournefeuillais student says he is proud to have lived his dream.