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Stephen Curry has made it on some of the NBA’s most coveted awards lists, but he is more than just a force on the court. An investor and advocate for human rights, Curry is using his current NBA Finals appearance to boost the names of some Black fashion designers. The tunnel walk for NBA players has become a proverbial runway. With athletes more in tune with their wardrobe, designers consider these brief moments ideal for exposure and brand recognition “Celebrities like actors and musicians only have a few red carpets a year, but basketball players play anywhere between 80 to 100 games,” he said. “They basically have a red carpet every third day of the year if you spread them out,” fashion stylist Ian Pierno told the New York Times. Check out the Black-owned fashion brands Curry wore during each game of the finals so far.
Stephen Curry continues to win on and off the court. During his quest to put another NBA championship under his belt, a rare rookie card just hit the auction market for some big bucks. Hypebeast reports that an autographed 2009 rookie card just hit the PWCC Marketplace this week with initial bidding surpassing $400,000. The 2009 National Treasures card is number 93 out of 99 and is expected to go for over $500,000 upon the end of the auction later this week.
Okay, ladies, let’s get in formation! According to Bleacher Report, the Cleveland Cavaliers have officially promoted Shelly Cayette to both executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO). She will now make history as the first Black woman to serve as COO of an NBA team. “Look, I’ve got to tell you – part of me would like to see the day when I’m not making history,” said Cayette. “It’s nice to know that I’m the first, but hopefully I can open doors so there aren’t any more first. The goal is to do away with firsts.” This isn’t the first time the Cleveland Cavaliers have broken gender-related barriers. In fact, the team hired Lindsay Gottlieb, making her the first woman to join an NBA coaching staff.
This Michael Jordan memorabilia is raking in the dough! The NBA legend continues to cause a scene, even well into retirement, after a game-worn patch card with his signature sold for a record-breaking $2.7 million. According to TMZ, the rare card is considered one of the greatest hoop cards ever made. It not only has the basketball star’s autograph, but also includes a swatch of the jersey worn by him during the 1992 NBA All-Star Game (There are only 23 copies of the card). “It makes sense that this card — and the innovative new designs and card styles that it spawned in the industry — is one of the most pivotal in our hobby,” said Ken Goldin, the president of Goldin Auctions who’s responsible for auctioning off the artifact. This is the first card to feature a signature and a piece of a game-worn jersey, which is why experts are calling it historic. Jordan first entered the league in 1984 as a Round 1, third overall pick by the Chicago Bulls, where he played until retiring with the...
Zhuri James is proving that the children truly are the future! When you have parents like LeBron James and Savannah James, achieving success is inevitable and that is certainly the case for little miss Zhuri Nova James. This baby girl is already making a name for herself, whether it’s inking brand deals or racking up views and subscribers on her YouTube channel — she is destined for greatness. Nearly seven years ago, the world anticipated Zhuri’s arrival. She made headlines fresh out of the womb as she made her entrance just one week before her father’s season opener against the New York Knicks. At the time, LeBron was still a Cleveland Cavalier. During an interview, LeBron James mentioned how the household would be different now that the couple welcomed their first daughter. “It’s different. It’s a lot different,” said the NBA superstar in an interview. “You give rough love to your boys and you give soft love to your daughter. I understand that and I’m looking forward to the...
A 1-of-1 rookie card from LeBron James’ early playing days could break the bank at an upcoming auction. A report from TMZ Sports shares that the collectible SP Authentic Exquisite Endorsements autographed card comes from James’ 2003-2004 season playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The mint condition card is poised to sell anywhere from $700,000 to $1.2 million today (Aug. 11). According to Gotta Love Rock and Roll Auctions, it told the outlet that “this may very well be one of his finest rookie cards ever printed, and it is the first time it has surfaced in nearly 20 years.” This isn’t the first time a rare LeBron James playing card has gone for some big coin this year. As previously reported by AfroTech, another 2003 card from the NBA star’s Cavalier days sold for $5.2 million back in April, making it the most expensive basketball card ever. Even PWCC Marketplace called it “the crown jewel of all sports card investing.” In the last year alone, LeBron James has been making major...
LeBron James continues to level up. According to Forbes, the NBA superstar is set to become a billionaire before the end of the year and it’s not just from his talents on the court. Aside from dominating in the sports world, the 2003 draft pick is also a businessman. His strong business portfolio includes ownership in Fenway Sports Group, SpringHill Entertainment, and Blaze Pizza. While the sports industry may seem to produce tons of overnight millionaires with financial horror stories to match, James continues to beat the odds bringing in the dough and amassing an incredible amount of wealth well before his 40th birthday. He’s made an appearance in 10 NBA Finals, has won four of them, and has been deemed one of the best basketball players since Michael Jordan so success has been inevitable for the Akron, Ohio native. Now, as James prepares for the premiere of “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” his financial portfolio is slated to hit over 10 figures thanks to his involvement in the film...
Even in the off-season, Steph Curry is winning! According to Bro Bible, the world’s rarest Steph Curry trading card recently sold for a whopping $5.9 million. The card was purchased by Alt Fund II and it is a 2009, National Treasures 1-of-1 Rookie Logoman Autograph. The highest price ever paid for a trading card 💰 Alt, an alternative asset platform, has purchased a majority of this 1/1 2009 Steph Curry Rookie Logoman. The price? $5.9 million. pic.twitter.com/Ztn94misCl — Front Office Sports (@FOS) July 6, 2021 With the veteran minimum in the NBA at $2.6 million, this means that the cardboard version of Steph Curry could actually be worth more than the real NBA player. Trading card values continue to be on the rise as just this year alone the record for the most expensive NBA trading card has been broken three times! In March Luka Dončić’s rookie card sold for $4.6 million and in April Alt broke the record by purchasing a 2003 Exquisite Lebron James Rookie Patch Auto for $5.2...
When it comes to doing things that you’re naturally good at, Davyeon Ross should be the poster child! The former athlete is the co-founder of ShotTracker, the revolutionary sensor-based system designed to deliver statistics and analytics to teams, fans, and broadcast networks instantly. He is also the Entrepreneur In Residence (EIR) at R/GA Ventures and has founded and scaled companies from the ground up raising more than $40 million in capital. “I like to tell people this: it’s really important to put yourself in the position where you can use your natural abilities and your natural inclinations because it becomes organic and it’s not forced,” shared Ross with Black Tech Green Money host Will Lucas. “I think we excel when we put ourselves in those types of situations.” For Ross, that situation has been all about taking the skills he’s learned from the game and applying them in the business world. “I think that the relationships that you build allow you to really have a seamless...
Ohio just opened its first Black-owned breast cancer center! According to a press release provided to AfroTech, The Kim Jacobs Breast Cancer Center opened its doors in an emotional grand opening ceremony on May 1, 2021. After the tragic loss of his mother to breast cancer, Lavar Jacobs told WKYC that this has been a dream since his mother passed away in 2009 at the age of 49. “I’ve always had the vision of the Kim Jacobs Breast Cancer Resource Center,” said Jacobs, according to WKYC. “She didn’t get to do everything she had planned. She deserves more of a legacy.” The Akron, Ohio native’s vision for the center also made history as it’s the first-ever Black-owned breast cancer center in the state of Ohio. As he’s also the founder of a nonprofit organization Not Just October — founded in 2014 — Jacobs emphasizes while wearing pink in October brings awareness to breast cancer and is a nice gesture, people are affected by the disease year-round. Courtesy of Lavar Jacobs Lavar witnessed...
LeBron James and his money moves don’t always happen on the court. CBS Sports reports that a signed 2003 James Exquisite Collection patch rookie card recently sold for a whopping $5.2 million in a private sale by PWCC Marketplace. The sports channel also reports that the James Rookie Card is one of just 23 cards. “At the heart of every collector in 2003, was the hope of pulling the ultra-rare Lebron James Rookie Patch Auto Parallel numbered to 23 copies,” said PWCC. “With so few ever becoming available and demand increasing by the day, this card is quickly becoming the crown jewel of all sports card investing.” Previously the Luka Doncic Panini National Treasures Card held the record for the most expensive NBA card set selling in 2018 for a record fee of $4.6 million through a private sale. According to ESPN , the recent sale is now tied for the all-time record sale of any card with the 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card purchased by Rob Gough. While the demand for the rookie card may...