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2022 ESPYS: Stephen Curry urges 'global sports community' to 'stay energized' for Brittney Griner

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(LOS ANGELES) — The accolades continue for Stephen Curry.  

One month after winning the NBA Championship, the Golden State Warriors star hosted Wednesday’s ESPY Awards. Curry also took home two awards, and the Warriors won Best Team. 

“I see down here so many special people,” Curry said in his opening monologue. “So many champions, so many potential Dancing With The Stars contestants.”

Opening the ceremony with humor, Curry found moments to address serious matters.

One notable absence in the Dolby Theatre was WBNA’s Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February for drug charges. 

Wearing Griner’s jersey, Curry took the

 

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