Premier Sneaker Free Agent Steph Curry Pays Tribute to Michael Jordan's "Flu Game" With Statement Tunnel Fit vs Jazz

Steph Curry pays homage to Michael Jordan
Steph Curry pays homage to Michael Jordan's Flu Game. (Photos: IMAGN)

Steph Curry is the biggest sneaker free agent in the basketball world today, and he continued his sneaker tour on Monday. Curry paid tribute to Michael Jordan's iconic "flu game" by wearing a pair of Air Jordan 12s. Jordan famously scored 38 points while battling the flu against the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals.

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Ahead of the game between the Jazz and the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center, Curry wore the Air Jordan 12 "Flu Game" as part of his tunnel fit. He also wore an all-black outfit, including a turtleneck sweater and baggy pants.

The Warriors superstar has been wearing different shoes since leaving Under Armour earlier this month. At 37 years old, he's still one of the most marketable NBA stars in the world. It will be interesting to see which company signs him after 12 years with UA.

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In addition to the Air Jordan 12, Steph Curry also wore a pair of Reebok Shaqnosis and Nike Air Penny 2 last week when the Warriors visited the Orlando Magic. Shaqnosis is one of the most iconic signature shoes, made for Shaquille O'Neal.

The Air Penny was also a popular sneaker back in the day at the height of Anfernee Hardaway's popularity. O'Neal and Hardaway led the Magic to the NBA Finals in 1995.

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For the Warriors' game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Curry wore Jimmy Butler's Li-Ning JB 4 "Batman" and Dwyane Wade's Li-Ning Way of Wade 2 "Purple Stingrays."


Why did Steph Curry leave Under Armour?

Why did Steph Curry leave Under Armour? (Photo: IMAGN)
Why did Steph Curry leave Under Armour? (Photo: IMAGN)

Just two years after signing a new contract with Under Armour, Steph Curry shockingly announced his departure from the brand last Nov. 13. He was allowed to keep his Curry Brand that started with UA, but it was a surprising turn of events.

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According to Kim Bhasin and Randall Williams of Bloomberg, Curry became frustrated with UA's "underinvestment" in the brand, which led to falling sales. Another point of disappointment for the Warriors superstar was Caitlin Clark turning down UA to join Nike.

Under Armour made a pitch to Clark and offered her a four-year, $16 million deal. However, Nike went all-in and gave her an eight-year, $32 million contract. Clark also got her own logo, with a signature shoe coming next year.

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