As a Gemini, I’ve always believed that versatility is key, but when it comes to sports drinks at pressers, well, maybe not so much! Picture this: Stephen “Steph” Curry, under the new moon’s reflective glow, decides to clear the stage of any hydration distractions before diving into his latest on-court strategies. “Lmao OVOSteph put away the Gatorades before his presser began,” a fan quipped, capturing the moment. Is Curry channeling a bit of Drake’s theatrics or is there something else in the air, or rather, in the stars?
With Mercury, the planet of communication, in a critical aspect with Saturn, the taskmaster, is it any wonder Steph’s opting for no nonsense? “Drake’s corniness is rubbing off on everyone,” another fan chuckled, perhaps not realizing that Curry’s actions are less about celebrity influence and more about business savvy. Here’s a thought: Are athletes now aligning their press conference tables like their star signs, choosing endorsements like they choose their lucky socks?
In other celestial news, other athletes like Kawhi Leonard have similarly eschewed the iconic orange and blue bottle, recognizing that not all planets are in alignment for free promotions. “Kids don’t need to be drinking that,” said Leonard, perhaps tuning into a higher cosmic call for healthier choices.
Carrie’s presser isn’t just about balling out with the Houston Rockets; it’s also about launching a meteor shower of a new venture named “Plezi.” Partnering with none other than Michelle Obama, they’re bringing a drink into the mix that promises to nourish the body and soul in equal measure. “No nonsense, no shortcuts,” Curry stated, a cosmic decree under this Mercury-Saturn vibe.
So here we are, under the new moon, witnessing the dawn of a new era in sports drink culture. Athletes are not just playing for the game but for the long haul, thinking bigger than a rap battle or a stake at gambling.
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“Lmao OVOSteph put away the Gatorades before his presser began,” one user wrote while sharing the clip. Another fan quipped: “Drake’s corniness is rubbing off on everyone around him.”
Other fans shot down the idea of Curry dissing Gatorade having anything to do with Drake. “Dummy, he didn’t do it for Drake, lol. He did it because he doesn’t have a deal or endorsement with them,” one user wrote. “Nobody is promoting them for free. Y’all truly need to come up and learn the game. Life is more than a rap battle and Stake gambling.”
Steph Curry isn’t the only athlete who has removed Gatorade bottles from their press conference in recent days, either. Other fans on social media noted that Kawhi Leonard did the same. “Take those Gatorades down… kids don’t need to be drinking that,” he remarked in a viral video of him doing so.
As for Steph Curry’s aforementioned sports drink, he teamed up with former first lady Michelle Obama to release a healthier option for athletes called “Plezi.” In a statement at the time of its announcement, earlier this year, Curry said: “We’ve created something with smart ingredients and unbeatable flavor, so people can fuel their bodies the right way. No nonsense, no shortcuts — because the next generation deserves better.”
Curry’s press conference comes as the Golden State Warriors will take on the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night. The Warriors currently lead 3-1.