Warriors guard Stephen Curry after winning the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award will be featured on a Wheaties limited edition cereal box beginning next month, the company announced Tuesday.
“I am excited to join the amazing athletes, including many of my childhood heroes, who have come before me as part of the Wheaties legacy,” Curry said in a statement. “This is a huge honor and I’m thrilled to be part of the Team Wheaties family.”
Wheaties had sent congratulations on Twitter on Monday after it was announced Curry had won the MVP. The following day, Wheaties associate marketing manager Jamie Lyon praised Curry in a statement for his dedication and commitment to basketball in addition to his community service projects, adding that he “embodies the heart of a true champion.