It’s well known that Steph Curry is a lock for induction Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame once he’s eligible.And why not? He’s a four-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP (including being the league’s first unanimous) and the greatest 3-point shooter in hoops history.Curry’s name resides alongside that of his hopeful future teammate, LeBron James, as this generation’s two strongest locks for enshrinement into basketball immortality.Hall of Fame rules state players must be retired for two full seasons before induction. But on Tuesday, the Hall announced it couldn’t wait to honor Curry.It unveiled a new limited-time exhibit, “Stephen Curry: Beyond the Arc,” as the newest addition to its gallery, “The Vault.” Curry becomes the NBA’s first active player to receive a dedicated solo exhibit in the Hall. It will open July 24 in partnership with Curry’s Thirty Ink business team.“Developed as the next iteration of the Hall of Fame’s acclaimed gallery, ‘The Vault,’ this immersive experience is designed to explore Stephen Curry’s multifaceted legacy as a basketball icon, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and family man,” the Hall wrote in its announcement on X, accompanied by a promotional highlight video.
Naismith Hall of Fame honors Stephen Curry with exhibit: ‘Something I don’t take lightly’
Curry is the NBA's first active player with a Naismith Hall of Fame exhibit. Here's his path to more history.
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