The likeness of Stephen Curry is center stage on the new Sports Illustrated cover. But who is offstage?
Curry is seen linking arms with LeBron James and Roger Goodell for the magazine’s maverick moment amid ongoing tension between professional athletes and President Donald Trump.
Just behind the two NBA superstars and the NFL commissioner are images of Warriors coach Steve Kerr, A’s catcher Bruce Maxwell and Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers — each with Bay Area connections, as well.
However, here are two stark notes: Curry’s central presence and Colin Kaepernick’s complete absence.
“A nation divided; sports united,” reads the cover — but there’s someone missing.