Alysa Liu Receives Personal Messages From Steph Curry, Steve Kerr After Olympic Gold

The Bay Area figure skating star was honored by the Warriors superstars after her Winter Games triumph.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:40am

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Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu received personal congratulatory messages from NBA superstar Stephen Curry and Warriors head coach Steve Kerr following her success at the recent Winter Games in Milan. Curry and Kerr, who both won Olympic gold medals themselves, praised Liu's achievement in representing the Bay Area and expressed their pride in her accomplishments.

Why it matters

Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal victories have made her a rising star, and the personal messages from Curry and Kerr, two of the Bay Area's most prominent sports figures, help cement her status as a local hero and national icon. The acknowledgment from these NBA legends further boosts Liu's profile and popularity.

The details

Liu, who grew up in Oakland, captured gold medals in both the team event and the women's individual figure skating competition at the Winter Games in Milan. After her triumph, she was honored at a special event in Oakland, where she received video messages from Curry and Kerr. Curry, a four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, praised Liu for representing the Bay Area, while Kerr, the Warriors' head coach, also expressed his pride in Liu's accomplishments.

  • Liu won gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
  • She was honored at a special event in Oakland on March 13, 2026.

The players

Alysa Liu

An American figure skater who won gold medals in both the team event and the women's individual competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Stephen Curry

A four-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors who won an Olympic gold medal in 2024.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors who won his first Olympic gold medal as the head coach of the U.S. men's basketball team in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“Alysa, congratulations on your gold medal achievement, representing not only the United States but the Bay Area — Oakland. Super proud. Congratulations, you did that. From one gold medal winner to another, I just want to say keep doing your thing and keep representing the Bay — and we love you.”

— Stephen Curry

“Alysa, I just want to say congratulations. That was so incredible to watch. The whole Bay Area is so proud of you, and everybody with the Warriors was watching and pulling for you and so excited. So thanks for representing the Bay and making us so proud.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

The takeaway

Alysa Liu's Olympic gold medal victories have made her a rising star in the Bay Area and beyond, and the personal messages of congratulations from NBA legends Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr further cement her status as a local hero and national icon. The acknowledgment from these sports luminaries helps boost Liu's profile and popularity, showcasing the pride the Bay Area community has in her accomplishments.