NBA star Stephen Curry made a brief visit to Hong Kong on Tuesday, where he engaged with students at Shun Tak Fraternal Association Leung Kau Kui College in Tuen Mun. This marked Curry’s first trip to the city in a decade and concluded his China tour, which began earlier this month with appearances in Beijing, Dongguan, and Shenzhen.

Curry was greeted by enthusiastic cheers from over 1,000 attendees, including pupils and teachers. During his visit, the two-time MVP and four-time NBA champion observed a school basketball game and participated in shooting drills alongside several students. He used the occasion to share insights on perseverance and overcoming adversity, reflecting on challenges he faced early in his career.

Despite some NBA scouts initially questioning his size and build, Curry credited his success to consistent hard work and maintaining a positive mindset. “People are always going to say that you can’t do this, you can’t do that,” he said, advising students to focus on self-improvement and resilience rather than external doubts.

Curry also addressed the role of nerves in performance, acknowledging that even at his level, tension remains present before critical moments. "I still get nervous because if you don’t, that means it doesn’t matter to you," he remarked. He emphasized the importance of accepting failure as a natural part of growth, noting that missing shots is inevitable but should not deter effort or confidence.

The NBA star encouraged the students to take ownership of their work ethic and the energy they invest in their pursuits, whether in sports, academics, or life more broadly. “You control the work that you put in. You control the energy that you put into whatever you’re doing,” Curry said. “If you can control those things and step good things after each other... that is the stuff that people don’t get to see.”

Curry’s visit to Hong Kong provided a rare opportunity for local youth to interact with an internationally recognized athlete known for his precision shooting and competitive spirit. His message centered on perseverance, preparation, and embracing challenges as essential components for achieving one’s goals.