Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry got caught "in flagrante" several times using Uber taxi under different name. NBA 2016-17 MVP candidate Curry admits "ghosting" at multiple occasions targeting taxi drivers.
The two-time league MVP admits that there are times he is bored and decides to order Uber for adventure's sake. Apart from the exciting revelation, Curry says that he sometimes disguises in public to experience "normal life" again. Far from limited world in the spotlight that NBA superstardom gave him. Problem is - who will not know the great Stephen Curry when mixed in a crowd?
Hiding the Stephen Curry identity in public does not end in failures at all times. Curry said that what he is enjoying the most are chatty taxi drivers that readily gave their insight about the NBA. USA Today described Curry's joyride with Uber drivers in simple word "amazing."
Stephen Curry himself calls Uber drivers as basketball fans, coaches and even franchise owners. The exchange of ideas is usually stress relievers for the tiring NBA affair. Apart from basketball strategies drivers are knowledgeable in Stanley Cup, baseball, soccer and other sports leagues, Curry narrates. In the end, Curry transcends from being a hard court superhero into a human being again, Sports Illustrated reported.
Meanwhile, Curry described taxi driver's reactions as "surprised" whenever they realize that it is the super scorer at the backseat. Situations usually start from tensed to excitement after getting busted for his adventures. Then the fluidity of conversation about everything under the sun follows on these 10-minute rides.
Curry joked that his social life is life-and-death situation so little spice should be added. Apart from social media, Uber taxi is the best way to return to the "real world." So next time someone 6-footer and athletic looking guy is beside you, GamNGuide suggests to check him very intently. Who knows, it might be Stephen Curry playing James Bond again.
