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It wasn’t a season he expected. After undergoing ankle surgery last May, Golden State’s Stephen Curry planned to help the Warriors make a playoff run in 2011-’12. But the pesky ankle didn’t cooperate, limiting Curry’s season and Golden State’s postseason hopes.
Despite their disappointment, many Warriors fans supported Curry with hundreds of social media messages over the past few months. To thank those fans for their faith and patience, the point guard ran a “Fan Appreciation Week,” which coincided with the final week of the NBA’s regular season. Using his Twitter and Facebook pages, Curry held contests, chatted with fans and once again proved why he’s one of the NBA’s best at social media.
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DAY 1
Curry releases a video personally thanking fans and announcing the challenge for the first contest. Click the link below to watch Curry’s video: -
Let’s do a Fan Appreciation Week for the last 5 games
Let’s do a Fan Appreciation Week for the last 5 games on Mobli site. See the world through other peoples eyes -
Within minutes, @jshaw_10 wins a pair of autographed shoes.
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“Have a winner already for Day 1. Keep it tuned here, we’ll do stuff the next 6 days RT @jshaw_10: @StephenCurry30 bit.ly/HYzX6L
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DAY 2
Curry’s “Fan Appreciation Week” shifts to his Facebook page on Day 2. Click the links below to see the challenge and eventual winner. -
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We’ve got a winner… | FacebookSign Up Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life.
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DAY 3
On Day 3, Curry holds a Twitter chat. He answers 48 questions in 30 minutes, and the chat’s hashtag, #SC30, becomes a U.S. trending topic within five minutes. -
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Why should athletes reply to fans on social media? Because of responses like this…
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“@StephenCurry30 do you think you can actually go 82 games next year? Hoping that your ankle is fine already! Wishing the best! #SC30
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“@marcoalquiros that’s the plan. Played 80 rookie yr so it’s possible. Big summer of preparation
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“@ajgabilli @skapipaximus got me a tweet from @StephenCurry30! Haha cOol! #SC30
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And this…
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“@StephenCurry30 How has it been with the addition of Andrew Bogut? #SC30
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“@karthik236 great personality and vet around the locker room, still injured so looking forward to court time
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DAY 4:
With his wife Ayesha due with their first child this summer, Curry asks for some advice… -
“Day 4 of Fan Appreciation Week: I’m looking for some good names for my baby girl. Will send an autographed pic for the best one. Thoughts?
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Suggestions flow in, including one from a former Missouri guard, current NBA prospect and a social media star in his own right…
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“@StephenCurry30 I’m sure somebody already said it. But “Stephanie”. Congrats on becoming a father bro,
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While Curry and his wife don’t plan to actually use the winning name, it is kind of catchy…
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“Wow, u guys sent in 100s of suggestions. I’m gonna go with @Craigtime21’s suggestion of Cally. Thanks to all who replied
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DAY 5
The Warriors finish up the season with two home games. On Day 5 of Curry’s Fan Appreciation Week, tickets are up for grabs for the first to answer this… -
“Day 5 of Fan Appreciation Week. I’ll leave 3 tickets for tonight’s game vs Hornets to 1st who gets this right – What’s my favorite TV show?
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“Stoked, Just won 3 Free tickets to tonights Warriors thanks to @StephenCurry30 who is awesome!!
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DAY 6
On Day 6, Curry’s not able to hold a contest, but he has an excuse. He undergoes surgery on his troublesome ankle, but he doesn’t forget about the fans, updating them with a picture before… -
Going in for surgery. See y’all later
Going in for surgery. See y’all later on Mobli site. See the world through other peoples eyes
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And after…
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Posted up. Surgery went well and I’ll be back stronger pretty soon. Thanks for all the well wishes. Jeremiah 30:17 amen
Posted up. Surgery went well and I’ll be back stronger pretty soon. Thanks for all the well wishes. Jeremiah 30:17 amen on Mobli site. Se…
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DAY 7
Curry wraps up his Fan Appreciation Week with a ticket giveaway to the Warriors season finale. And he’s not the only one in a giving mood… -
“Final Fan Appreciation Week giveaway: I’ll leave 3 tix for tonight’s game for 1st person to guess: what’s my favorite memory as a Warrior?
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“@StephenCurry30 haha im def from the bay! but im at UCLA for school right now but ill be a good brother and give the tix to my sisters!
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“Good guy RT @eexwhyzee: @StephenCurry30 im at UCLA for school right now but ill be a good brother and give the tix to my sisters!
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“@StephenCurry30 can you leave the tickets for Kim Hoang? hope you have a quick recovery from surgery and can’t wait to see you healthy!
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