Golden State Warriors guard and 2022 NBA Finals MVP Stephen Curry will host this year's ESPYS, ESPN announced Wednesday. «I've had the pleasure of attending The ESPYS but never imagined I'd have the privilege of hosting this special event,» Curry said in a statement. «As someone who loves the intersection of sports and entertainment, I look forward to delivering an exciting show for the fans while we celebrate the athletes who created the top moments of the year.» Curry was responsible for some of those top moments, as was his team.
Along with his hosting duties, Curry is nominated for several awards, including best male athlete, best NBA player and best record-breaking performance.
Warriors teammate Klay Thompson is nominated for best comeback athlete, and Golden State is nominated for best team. Usually displaying a more soft-spoken public demeanor, Curry coined himself the «Petty King» during the NBA Finals and then backed up his words, showing a new side to his personality that could bode well for a hosting gig.
He wore a shirt that read, «Ayesha Curry Can Cook,» in direct response to a sign in Boston that suggested the opposite. He repeatedly said, «What can they say now?» after the Warriors' championship title.