Only one NBA superstar signed autographs in stifling Vegas heat for Team USA

This NBA star has a great reputation for going out of his way to make fans happy by taking a quick second to ink a piece of memorabilia. Still, on Tuesday in 114-degree Las Vegas heat, he was the only Team USA player to take the time to sign.

Feb 18, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Western Conference guard Stephen Curry (30) of the Golden State Warriors talks with forward Kevin Durant (35) of the Phoenix Suns and forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers before the 73rd NBA All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports / Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

NBA basketball players of all stars and stripes are accustomed to signing autographs and posing for pictures virtually everywhere they go.

Fans have become increasingly tireless and persistent in their pursuit of a prized piece of memorabilia with a favorite player's John Hancock right there for all to see.

Plus, they delight in sharing how they got it, where they were, how long ago it was and every last detail for whoever wants to hear them or not.

Of course superstar signatures are the most prized, particularly in light of the resurgent collectibles market.

Now, athletes rarely are obligated to stop and interact with their fans or sign anything -- unless contractually obligated -- but doing so always improves a player's reputation.

Case in point: Steph Curry.

He's always been one of the friendliest all-world athletes on the planet and Tuesday in sweltering Sin City was no different -- despite the 114 temperature outside Team USA's practice facility.

As one X (formerly Twitter) user points out, Curry was the only member of the men's team's roster to stop for a brief moment to sign for undoubtedly sweaty fans.

The people’s champion, @StephenCurry30. pic.twitter.com/KnrI6iUH6M

— Anika 🦋 (@WardeIICurry30) July 10, 2024

This is why the poster of this video is not the only basketball observer to, uh, dub the Baby-Faced Assassin -- and NBA's all-time leading 3-point scorer -- as the people's champion. (The Warrior legend still keeps the fans happy even if he's upset with losing his Splash Brother Klay Thompson.)

Stay gold, Golden Boy, stay gold.

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