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On Jan. 30, Steph Curry was seen wearing the Juju Watkins Pe of the Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo during pregame warm-ups.
On Jan. 30, Stephen Curry was seen wearing a special pair of shoes during pre-game warm-ups before the game against the Detroit Pistons. Curry decided to wear the Juju Watkins PE of the Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo’s as he went through his routine warm-ups.
Throughout the season, Curry has been wearing different pairs of shoes as he’s currently a free agent in the shoe game. He decided to pay respect to Women’s NCAA basketball player Juju Watkins of USC. Watkins is one of the most notable players in college. She’s currently recovering from an ACL injury she suffered last season in the NCAA Tournament and is out for the entire 2025-26 season.
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Stephen Curry wearing Juju Watkins’ Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo PE 🔥
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Watkins quickly established herself as one of the top players in college and has gained a lot of notoriety. Players like Curry have taken notice of Watkins game and Curry decided to wear a pair of her shoes.
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Curry has been seen wearing shoes from different brands like Nike, Adidas, and others. While he has not said what his exact plans are for joining a new company after leaving Under Armour, he’s enjoying the opportunity to wear different shoes and pay respect to other athletes.
When Curry parted ways with Under Armour, he talked about his excitement for what’s in store. “What Curry Brand stands for, what I stand for and my commitment to that mission will never change, it’s only growing stronger,” Curry said. “I’m excited for a future that’s focused on aggressive growth with a continued commitment to keep showing up for the next generation.”
Curry could sign with any company he wants to, but this is a major decision for the superstar and he wants to make sure he finds the right fit. Shoe brand deals are an important part to professional sports and are something that adds to a player’s legacy.
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Watkins has been in the spotlight since her time in high school. In 2023 she was named Naismith Prep Player of the Year and Gatorade National Player of the Year. Her success continued when she got to college. During her freshman year at USC, Watkins was named the Naismith College Player of the Year, an impressive accomplishment by a sophomore.
Her success on the court has allowed her to ink major deals. During her senior year in high school she signed a shoe deal with Nike in October of 2022. Two years later, she signed a multi-year contract extension allowing her to have one of the richest shoe endorsement deals in all of women’s basketball, according to ESPN.
Watkins’ shoes have been popular throughout the women’s basketball scene and the basketball scene in general. Though she has not stepped on the court this season, she’s still making news in the sports world and is making an impact on the women’s basketball scene. When she returns from injury, she will get back to what she does best and that’s play at a high-level.