Derek Carr Can’t Stop Praising Stephen Curry for Gifting Signed Shoes to His Adorable Kids; “This Dad Says Thank You”

Samnur Reza | 01/11/2023
Derek Carr Can’t Stop Praising Stephen Curry for Gifting Signed Shoes to His Adorable Kids; “This Dad Says Thank You”

The worlds of NFL and NBA came together once again for a wholesome moment. Four-time Pro Bowler QB for the Saints, Derek Carr recently took to social media to share how his two kids celebrated the recent victory against the Colts by attending the Warriors vs Pelicans matchup. Celebration or not, the two brothers had an amazing night, even receiving a special gift from NBA superstar Stephen Curry.

This video was initially shared on Carr’s Instagram story, where Deker Luke (6), and Dallas Mason (9) can be seen with beaming smiles, thanking Stephen Curry for the special gift. Known for their loyalty to the Pelicans, the brothers were still delighted with the pair of shoes from the Warriors’ point guard. In the video, Mason and Deker expressed their thanks to the four-time NBA champ and even exclaimed a resounding cheer.

Derek Carr also shared a set of pictures on his Instagram page, thanking every party involved who made the night special for his kids. While shouting out the Pelicans, the NFL star also extended his thanks to Larry Nance, Jr. and CJ McCollum, who made the kids’ night very memorable. Notably, the Carr’s boys can be seen donning McCollum’s no. 3 jerseys in the pictures, and even threw hoops with the point guard in a video. Moreover, the star QB also thanked Steph in the post for gifting them the shoes.

 

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While Steph brought joy to the kids’ night, it’s worth noting how the NFL star never shies away from brightening other’s days as well.

Derek Carr Gifts 6000 Pairs of Shoes to Health Workers

During his time with the Raiders, the star quarterback teamed up with the footwear brand OOFOS and generously donated 6000 shoes to Valley Children’s Hospital. According to an article by GV Wire, the footwear was solely designed for people like healthcare workers or high-performance athletes, who spend long hours on their feet.

Designed to help reduce irritation, these shoes helped a total of 3700 staff members and 700 providers for the hospital. Carr personally adores these shoes and has been using them for years to aid in post-workout recovery. These pairs are reportedly priced between $60 to $180. The Vice president and Assistant Chief People Officer, Kelly Beall, expressed her gratitude to the NFL star and the footwear brand for this collaboration.

Our teams give their all for the children of this region and it is wonderful to have others acknowledge that,” Beall said. “We thank Derek and OOFOS for this generous gift.

The proud dad certainly deserves all the love in the world for these heartwarming philanthropic efforts and will likely continue to give back to the community in the future. Did you catch the Pelicans vs Warriors game? How was it?

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).