Joe Lacob “Doesn’t Like” Giving Stephen Curry All Credit for Warriors’ Success Despite Amassing $8.35B Fortune

In the world of NBA dynasties, the Golden State Warriors have been at the top of the mountain for nearly a decade. Undeniably, Stephen Curry is often seen as the face of their success. The legendary Splash Bro’s dazzling shooting, leadership, and unmatched talent have led the Warriors to four championships and countless accolades, season after season. But while Curry’s impact is massive, not everyone involved in the Bay Area side’s rise is content with putting all the credit on his shoulders.

Joe Lacob, who transformed the franchise, and made it the most valuable one in the NBA, doesn’t think it was all because of Steph! Andre Iguodala, appearing on The Circuit with Emily Chang, said, “You can’t win a championship unless you have the best talent. And so, um, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say 80% of it, Steph Curry. Well, I know Joe doesn’t like when I say it that way, but it’s the truth.” 

He was the centerpiece of this dynasty, so it couldn’t have happened without him. Lacob has given Curry huge credit, but not all of it. “People ask me what’s the one thing to turn the Warriors around? It’s… Steph Curry certainly helped. Having him on your roster. He was a rookie when we got the team… Really, the truth is, it’s not really one big thing. It’s not one or two inflection points. It’s every little thing,” admitted Joe Lacob, back in 2017 at the Google Zeitgeist event.

Well, Joe acquired the Warriors for $450 million, which sounds like a lot, but the returns on the same, are more than massive. Golden State is now valued at $8.8 billion. If not for Curry, how else would he have made $8.35 billion? Iguodala thinks it’s mostly Curry. If you take Steph out of the equation, everything falls apart, doesn’t it?

Iguodala also has confidence that Curry will create an empire of his own- he doesn’t need the Warriors, the Warriors need him.

“His TAM (Total Addressable Market) is smaller, only because he’s very strategic in what he aligns himself up with… There are certain things that he wouldn’t participate in that will allow him to get there quicker, But I think over time he’ll eventually get there,” explained Andre Iguodala.

Curry has made everyone money, it’s only a matter of time before he lands on the list of billionaire sportsmen like MJ and LeBron.

Stephen Curry’s aspirations are big, but he does not stray from the things he believes in

Stephen Curry has always dreamed of being more than just a basketball player. He’s already a GOAT, but for Curry, the game was just a stepping stone. “I always had that perspective,” he says, noting that it was about finding the right opportunities along the way.

As he heads into his 16th NBA season, Curry’s off-court ventures have taken off. He secured an Olympic gold medal and promoted his Under Armour brand in China. But it wasn’t until his early years with the Warriors ended that he saw the business side of his career take off. “You realize doors that are opening based off of what you’re doing on the basketball court,” Curry reflects, emphasizing how important it was to align with the right people.

One of his biggest moves was leaving Nike in 2013 to sign with Under Armour, a bold decision that led to the launch of the Curry 1 sneaker. “There’s a reason I’m not there. I’ve always been an underdog,” he says, proud of his choice.

That’s right, he’s always been an underdog, coaches always thought he was too small, but boy, were they wrong. This year, Steph extended his Under Armour deal, receiving $75 million in stock.

Not everything has gone smoothly though — Curry was involved with FTX before its collapse. Still, he brushes it off: “You take that one on the chin and keep moving.” As for his NBA future, Curry says, “I don’t want to be the one that’s limping up and down the court,” but he’s not done just yet.

The FTX fiasco has taught him not to be involved in endorsements he doesn’t believe in. So, as per Andre Iguodala’s belief that Steph will create his empire at his own pace is coming to fruition. Thoughts? Drop ’em below.