Stephen Curry unveils dazzling sneaker design challenge, offering undiscovered creators a global stage

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by 20 points in their season opener after opening the 2025–26 campaign with two decisive victories over the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.

Warriors star point guard Steph Curry decided to start the week by concentrating on the team's wins even though they lost to Portland 139-119. He has been concentrating on his off-court pursuits in the midst of all of this. In order to give designers a chance to realize their sneaker vision, he recently revealed that he has partnered with Rakuten, CANVVS, and some well-known figures in media, fashion, and sports.

Steph Curry sparks creative frenzy with exclusive, high-stakes sneaker design challenge

Stephen Curry, the top player for the Golden State Warriors, has revealed his collaboration with Rakuten. He recently uploaded on Instagram video and wrote in the caption:“Calling all creators! Excited to team up with @rakuten, CANVVS, and some big names in media, fashion, and sports to give designers a shot to bring their sneaker vision to life.

Link in stories to sign up for the chance to have your design created and available to the world. #RakutenPartner..”In the video, he said: “Hey, what's up everybody? Y'all know that I'm all about amplifying creators who are passionate about what they do, and sneaker culture is full of insanely talented designers who haven't had the platform they deserve until now…” He further said:“And I'm excited to team up with Rakuten and a few other friends to launch a sneaker design contest, or you can put your spin on my curry flow shoot. This is all about lifting up creators whose work deserves to be seen by the world, and creators who live and breathe this craft, but haven't had the same spotlight as others…”

Dan Gamache also featured in the video. He said: “Hey, this Dan Gamache, better known as Mosh, sneaker designer, artist, designer, all that good stuff. I'm supposed to be working with Steph Curry again to help him judge his competition with Rakuten…”American musician Taboo Nawasha then added: “What's up everybody, this is Taboo Nawasha, Black Eyed Peas, and Taboo's comics and kids, and I'm proud of it now, so I'll be a judge on what the Rakuten canvas is… Along with my man Steph Curry and a couple of other judges, I got a feeling it's gonna be a good one, y'all. See you then…”Sneaker designer Katty Customs then joined the video and said: “Hi, I'm Katty Customs, sneaker designer and TV host of Fresh Pear… I'm super excited to announce that I will be one of the judges of the Rakuten and Camus sneaker competition. Good luck guys…”Curry then concluded the video and said:“The winning shoe design will drop in limited quantities and will only be available exclusively to Rakuten members… So make sure you sign up now for your chance to submit and support our winning designers. Let's show love to the creator, shape the future of sneakers…”Additionally, they also revealed in the video that they would be holding a competition for sneaker designs.

Steph Curry tees off in thrilling, star-studded golf tour, blending charity, celebrity, and competitive flair

NBA player Steph Curry started the Underrated Golf Tour, which gives people who require access to the game a chance to play. The tour's second European event was recently held at Foxhills in Surrey.

Steph Curry is back in Ohio, drawing crowds with every swing, while the Golden State Warriors' young players are getting practice in Las Vegas. LeBron James and Curry both consented to play in this weekend's American Century Championship as part of the sizable "celebrity" crowd.

Aaron Rodgers, George Kittle, and Derek Carr are among the other well-known guests.Curry, who was selected with the seventh overall choice in 2009, has revolutionized basketball by helping himself win four titles, win MVP of the Finals, and set the NBA record for the most three-pointers made with 4,058 to go along with his total of 25,386 points.Also read: What did Stephen Curry write to Ayesha Curry before dating? Actress recalls how the NBA star’s flirty message later turned into something real