Business/philanthropy — Sneaker 'Free Agency' auction Apr13-28 Sotheby's/70+ pairs (Kobe/Flu Game/Sabrina) to Eat.Learn.Play./'Every pair tells a story'/Buffett eBay/Times 100/$150B/Fitbit/UA13/Nike/Jordan; post-NBA Thirty Ink
Key Questions
What is the Sneaker 'Free Agency' auction?
The Sneaker 'Free Agency' auction is Stephen Curry auctioning off over 70 pairs of his game-worn sneakers, including Kobe 4 CHBL 48pt, Flu Game Jordan 12, and Sabrina 3 PE, at Sotheby's from April 13-28. All proceeds benefit the Eat.Learn.Play. foundation for Oakland kids, with estimated values of $30-50k per pair.
What charity does the sneaker auction support?
The auction supports Eat.Learn.Play., a foundation aiding Oakland youth with nutrition, education, and play initiatives. It emphasizes a 'bigger purpose' where 'every pair tells a story'.
Which notable sneakers are featured in Curry's auction?
Highlights include Curry's Kobe 4 from a 48-point game, Jordan 12 Flu Game, Sabrina 3 PE, Shaqs, and Ionescu homages, among 70+ game-worn pairs from brands like Under Armour, Nike, and Jordan.
What is the Warren Buffett eBay auction involving Stephen Curry?
Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry, and Ayesha Curry are hosting a charity lunch auction on eBay from May 7-14 to benefit Glide and Eat.Learn.Play. foundations, reviving Buffett's annual tradition after a four-year pause; the last one raised $19 million.
How does Stephen Curry describe the sneaker auction's purpose?
Curry highlights the auction's 'bigger purpose' for Oakland kids via Eat.Learn.Play., noting that 'every pair tells a story' from his career, including his recent 'Sneaker Free Agency' after parting with Under Armour.
What business ventures is Stephen Curry involved in post-NBA?
Curry plans a more active role in Thirty Ink, his conglomerate including Unanimous, Gentleman's Cut, and CNBC's Thirty Ink. He was named in Time's 100 and has ties to Fitbit AI tease for 2026, UA13, Nike, Jordan, and ANTA Underrated S5.
Who are the key figures in the Buffett-Curry charity efforts?
Warren Buffett ($150B net worth), Stephen Curry, and Ayesha Curry are teaming up for the eBay charity lunch auction benefiting Glide nutrition in Oakland and Eat.Learn.Play.
What is the estimated value and timing of Curry's sneaker auction?
Over 70 pairs are estimated at $30-50k each, auctioned at Sotheby's from April 13-28, with rankings of Curry's top shoes published amid his 'Sneaker Free Agency' collection.
Sneaker 'Free Agency' auction Apr13-28 Sotheby's: 70+ game-worn (Kobe 4 CHBL 48pt/Flu Game Jordan 12/Sabrina 3 PE/Shaqs/Ionescu homages, $30-50k est)/100% Eat.Learn.Play. Oakland kids/'bigger purpose'/'Every pair tells a story'. Buffett-Curry-Ayesha eBay May7-14/Glide nutrition/Oakland/Times 100/$150B; Fitbit AI tease (2026); UA 13/Nike/Jordan/ANTA/Underrated S5; CNBC Thirty Ink/Unanimous/Gentleman's Cut.