What is Steph Curry's Net Worth and Salary?
Steph Curry is an American professional basketball player, brand endorser, and venture capital investor who has a net worth of $240 million. Regarded as the best shooter in NBA history, Steph Curry has become something of a phenomenon in the modern game of basketball. His ability to routinely make extremely long-range 3-point shots has been credited with revolutionizing the sport. In addition to his title as the best shooter in NBA history, Stephen Curry is also regarded as one of the best players of all time, period.
Stephen was drafted with the 7th overall pick in the first round of the 2009 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. Under Steph, the team went on to win the NBA Championship in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022. Steph won a gold medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Salary and Endorsement Income
On August 29, 2024, Steph signed a 1-year, $62.6 million deal with the Warriors. The deal made Steph the first NBA player to earn $60 million in a single season. He previously became the first player to make $40 million and $50 million. He has been the highest paid player in the league every year since 2017.
In his first 15 seasons, between 2009 and 2024, Steph Curry earned more than $305 million in salary alone. He earned another $150 million from endorsements during that period.
In his first few seasons in the NBA, Steph did not have any notable endorsement contracts. Today, Steph is one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world. In a typical year, he earns $60 million in NBA salary and another $30-40 million from endorsements.
Between June 2016 and June 2017, Steph earned around $50 million from salary and endorsements. Between June 2017 and June 2018, Steph earned $76.9 million. Between June 2018 and 2019, Steph Curry earned $80 million from all of his various endeavors. For the 2019-2020 season, Curry brought in a total of $85.2 million. In 2021, he earned $74.4 million more. And in 2022, Curry had his highest earnings yet at $95.1 million.
He has partnered with brands such as Under Armour, Nike, and TCL's line of "Palm" phones. In terms of the Palm device, Curry is a leading investor who is intimately involved with testing and development.
Contracts
On July 1st, 2017, it was revealed that Steph Curry had signed a new deal with the Warriors. It was the most lucrative contract in NBA history at that point. The $201.2 million, 5-year deal paid him an average of $40 million per year. This record-shattering deal made Stephen Curry the first player to earn more than $40 million per season. His largest contract record was topped a few weeks later when Russell Westbrook signed a 5-yer $206.8 million deal. Russell's record was topped in December 2020 when Giannis Antetokounmpo signed a 5-year $228.2 million deal.
On August 4, 2021, Steph Curry signed a 4-year $215 million extension with the Warriors. The per-season salary breaks down as such:
- 2022 – 2023: $48 million
- 2023 – 2024: $51.9 million
- 2024 – 2025: $55.7 million
- 2025 – 2026: $59.6 million
- 2026 – 2027: $62.1 million
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Early Life
Stephen Curry's full name is Wardell Stephen Curry II. He was born on March 14th, 1988 in Akron, Ohio. His father is Dell Curry, a successful NBA player who was the all-time leading scorer for the Charlotte Hornets. He was also the top scorer of three-pointers for the Hornets, although his son would later take this achievement to a whole new level. While his father was playing for the Hornets, Curry lived in Charlotte, North Carolina. After Dell started playing for the Raptors, Stephen Curry moved to Toronto with the family.
While in Toronto, Stephen Curry attended Queensway Christian College and joined the basketball team. During this time, he led the team to an undefeated season. He also joined the Toronto 5-0, a team that played matches with other clubs across Ontario. Stephen Curry later won the provincial championship with the Toronto 5-0. After Dell retired from professional basketball, Curry moved back to Charlotte with the rest of the family and finished high school, leading his new team to three conference titles.
College Basketball
Although Stephen Curry wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and play for Virginia Tech, the school's basketball department was unsure about whether or not Curry could succeed with his small stature. In response, Curry attended Davidson College and played for the Wildcats. He started his college career strongly and soon became one of the NCAA's highest scorers. He also set new records for scoring three-pointers. In his second year, he won his first NCAA Tournament with the Wildcats.
Curry then spent his junior year developing as a point guard since he knew that this would be his likely position in the NBA. He once again scored highly in games and increased his number of assists. He finished as the leading scorer in the NCAA.
NBA Career
In 2009, Stephen Curry joined the Golden State Warriors. A strong second half of the season made him a contender for Rookie of the Year. By the end of the season, Curry had registered 166 points from three-pointers – the most of any rookie in NBA history. Next season, Curry established himself as a free-throw specialist and won the skills challenge during All-Star Weekend. During the next period, he struggled with issues related to his right ankle.
After signing a lucrative new contract with the Warriors in 2012, Curry finished the season with 272 completed three-pointers – a new record. Although critics stated the Warriors were unwise to sign a new contract with then-injury-prone Curry, he proved that he was a valuable member of the team. In the next season, Curry hit a whopping 314 three-pointers.
Starting in 2014, new head coach Steve Kerr implemented a new tactic that involved moving the ball faster and giving Curry more freedom to shoot. This was the beginning of a revolutionary new type of basketball that emphasized three-pointers rather than physical play underneath the hoop. These tactics would later spread to other teams. During this time, Steve Kerr focused on building his team into a title-winning force, winning the championships in the 2014-2015 season.
Although Stephen Curry performed well over the next few seasons, inconsistencies caused by injuries prevented him from reaching his full potential. Things started to take shape in 2016 when the Warriors reached the finals with a record of 12-0 – a first in NBA history. They won the championship title that year and repeated the feat the next year with another championship title. During the next few years, Stephen Curry continued to perform well, although an injury to his left hand in 2020 required surgery and three months of rest. Curry returned to the court in March 2020, having not skipped a beat. And in the 2021-2022 season, the Warriors went on their fourth championship run for which Curry won his first Finals MVP award.
Personal Life
Stephen Curry has been married to Ayesha Alexander since 2011. They have three children together. Stephen Curry is a Christian and is outspoken about his beliefs. Outside of basketball, Curry is an avid amateur golf player. He regularly plays in celebrity golf tournaments and has played alongside Barack Obama. In addition, he is a fan of the English Premier League soccer club Chelsea F.C.
Steph's younger brother, Seth Curry, is also a professional basketball player. Their sister, Sydel, played volleyball at Elon University.
Steph Curry Real Estate
In 2015, Steph purchased a home in Walnut, California, which he bought for $3.2 million. He previously owned a home in Alamo, California, which he bought in 2016 for $5.775 million and sold in January 2019 for $6.3 million. In September 2019, Steph and Ayesha Curry spent $31 million on a brand-new home in Atherton, California. The three-story, 7,500-square-foot mansion sits on 1.2 acres and features a detached garage and separate guest house. It was brand new when the Currys bought it. Steph and Ayesha sold this house in September 2021 for $31.15 million.
In December 2020, Steph and Ayesha paid $30 million for a newly constructed 18,000-square-foot mansion in Atherton on two acres. In July 2022, the Currys paid $2.1 million for a home in Winter Park, Florida.
