Stephen Curry reportedly joining Davidson as assistant general manager; what will his new job look like?

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has surprised fans as reports have emerged which claim that he has taken on the role of assistant general manager for Davidson Basketball. This is rather unusual as this makes Curry the only active player in a major U.S. professional sports league to hold a front office position at a college or university. It has been reported that Curry will have an administrative role in both men's and women's basketball programs and his main role is to "provide guidance" to the two teams.

Steph Curry played college basketball at Davidson College in North Carolina and during his three seasons at Davidson, Curry consistently improved his scoring average, starting at 21.5 points per game as a freshman, then increasing to 25.9 points per game in his sophomore year, and reaching an impressive 28.6 points per game as a junior.
According to Shams Charania, Curry is set to accept an assistant general manager role for Davidson hoops. "In his new role, Curry, who played three seasons at Davidson (2006-09), will provide guidance and advice to the male and female athletes through his experiences in college and professionally, Charania shared.

“He'll work with general manager Austin Buntz, a former Under Armour global sports marketing team member. Curry first signed with Under Armour in 2013 and launched his own Curry Brand as a standalone venture with the company in 2020, signing a lifetime contract shoe deal in recent years,” he added.
Steph Curry will collaborate with another assistant general manager, Matt Berman, who is the executive vice president of CardWorks, to establish an "eight-figure fund" for the men's and women's basketball teams. Former NFL player Andrew Luck reportedly took on the role of general manager for Stanford's football program last year, but he did retire from professional sports in 2018.
Curry’s involvement could indeed make a significant impact on recruiting, especially for potential commits. In fact, having a direct line of communication with a player of Curry's caliber may attract recruits who want to experience his mentorship; so, in a way, his presence can also elevate the university's profile, making Davidson a more appealing option for prospective student-athletes. Although it is not yet clear how Curry will balance his new role with his contractual duties with the NBA.