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In 2019, Forbes ranked the richest NBA players in terms of their sneaker deals. Michael Jordan landed at number one, of course. LeBron James followed, with Kevin Durant taking third place. Right after that is Stephen Curry with his $20 million-dollar Under Armour contract. The Golden State Warriors player received a $2.5 million dollar offer from Nike in 2013, according to a 2015 Sports Illustrated article.
Obviously, that number is nothing to scoff at. However, Curry passed on Nike when Under Armour offered him a $4 million annual contract. In addition to the conventional shoe endorsement, Curry got something more. Sports Illustrated reported that Curry’s 2015 contract extension runs through 2024 and includes an equity stake in the company, which means he will bring in even more money personally, based on Under Armour’s success.
In a press release, Curry stated, “In the first two years of our partnership, we accomplished so much both on and off the court, and I’m looking forward to being part of the brand’s story for the rest of my playing career and beyond.” The NBA All-Star also promised, “The best is yet to come.”
With his record-breaking salary as a member of the Golden State Warriors, his multi-year endorsement deals with various brands, and his business investments, Curry’s net worth has been estimated at $130 million by Celebrity Net Worth in 2020. At this rate, there’s no doubt that figure will keep growing year after year.
Written by: Nicki
