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Stephen Curry Becomes First Active NBA Player With Hall of Fame Exhibit

The exhibit opens to the public Friday at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Warriors at Wizards 2/28/17
Warriors at Wizards 2/28/17      Stephen Curry Warriors    Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published July 22, 2026 at 1:37 AM PDT

Stephen Curry is making history before his playing career even ends. The Golden State Warriors guard will become the first active player to be honored at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame with his own dedicated exhibit, according to ESPN. The exhibit opens to the public Friday.

No active player has received this distinction before. The Hall of Fame has long been reserved for players after their careers conclude, making Curry's recognition a departure from tradition. The exhibit marks a formal acknowledgment of where Curry stands among the all-time greats while he is still lacing up his sneakers.

Curry has spent his entire NBA career with Golden State, winning four championships and transforming how the game is played at every level. His influence on three-point shooting has reshaped offensive strategy across the league, from youth basketball to the professional game. The Hall of Fame's decision to open an exhibit in his name while he remains an active player reflects how singular his career has been.

No additional details about the exhibit's contents were immediately available, but it will be on display at the Springfield, Massachusetts museum beginning Friday.

Stephen Curry during Olympic Games 2024
Stephen Curry during Olympic Games 2024      Stephen Curry    Clément Bardot / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)