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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Golden State Warriors</b></h2>
<h2><b>History</b></h2>
The Golden State Warriors was founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors by then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell. The Warriors were one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America and won the inaugural championship during the 1946-47 season. The team then again clinched the title in the 1955-56 season.

In 1962, new majority owner Franklin Mieuli relocated the Warriors to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the team was renamed the San Francisco Warriors. After another ownership change, the team started playing most of its home games in Oakland. Before the start of the 1971-72 season, the team adopted the name Golden State Warriors.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-255974 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200423163445/nba_goldenstatewarriors.jpg" alt="Golden State Warriors" width="600" height="319" />
<h2><b>Who is the owner of the Golden State Warriors?</b></h2>
The current majority owner of the Warriors is Joseph Steven Lacob, who is a businessman. Interestingly, he initially became a minority owner of the Boston Celtics in 2006. Then, in 2010, Lacob with minority owner Peter Guber bought the Warriors for $450 million from Chris Cohan. This required Lacob to sell his share of the Celtics. Lacob is not just an owner - he is a massive fan. Notably, he had been a Warriors' season ticket holder for over a decade before he purchased the team.

Lacob reportedly has an estimated net worth of $4 billion. He came from quite humble beginnings and couldn't afford college because of his family's financial constraints. So, he had to take a year off and work for the money for college. Lacob became a serial entrepreneur and reportedly invested in over 50 start-ups, of which around 30 were quite successful. His biggest financial success was when he was a partner in Kleiner Parkins. He then started his own business in 1987 after leaving Kleiner Parkins.
<h2><b>Who is the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors?</b></h2>
The Warriors are without a General Manager for the time being after Bob Myers stepped down from the role of President and GM in May 2023. Myers has been an integral part of the Warriors during his 12 years in the management. He played a huge role in the team's success in recent years, overseeing the onboarding of some of the most important players - Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Andrew Wiggins, among others. He was also instrumental in the extension of superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
<h2><b>Team sponsors</b></h2>
The Golden State Warriors signed a three-year $20 million-per-year jersey sponsorship deal with Rakuten in 2017. This deal became the biggest jersey sponsorship deal in the NBA at the time. After renewing the contract in 2021, the Warriors then extended the deal recently in 2022, reportedly for $40 million annually. Some of the other major sponsors of the Dubs are Verizon, Clorox, Betway, Biofreeze, DoorDash and Fanatics.
<h2><b>Golden State Warriors roster</b></h2>
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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Stephen Curry</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Point Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">35</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Klay Thompson</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Draymond Green</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">33</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Andrew Wiggins</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Small Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">28</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jordan Poole</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">23</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Andre Iguodala</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">39</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Donte DiVincenzo</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">26</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jonathan Kuminga</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Power Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">20</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kevon Looney</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">27</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gary Payton II</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Shooting Guard</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">JaMychal Green</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">32</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Patrick Baldwin Jr.</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Forward</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">20</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<strong>Read More: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/klay-thompsons-family-all-you-need-to-know-about-his-mother-father-brothers-and-girlfriend/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Klay Thompson?s Family | All You Need to Know About His Mother, Father, Brothers and Girlfriend</a></strong>
<h2><b>Achievements and wins</b></h2>
The Golden State Warriors are the third most successful team in the NBA with 7 championships. The Dubs are behind the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers who have 17 titles each. The Dubs surpassed the Chicago Bulls with 6 titles after clinching their 7th ring in 2020. Even though they are far off from the Celtics and the Lakers, the Warriors were the first-ever champions. They won the title in the inaugural BAA season in 1946-47 led by basketball legend Joe Fulks. The NBA considers this an official title since the Warriors were one of the founding members of the BAA which then evolved into the NBA in 1948.

After a dry spell, the Warriors were again crowned champions of the 1955-56 season. This was followed by almost two decades of disappointment without a ring. Finally, the Dubs won the title in 1974-75 with the help of legends Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes.

After winning the division title in 1976, the Dubs had a lengthy drought of around four decades. They performed poorly for the most part of the 40 years and had just glimpses of hope here and there. Finally, things changed for the better in the early 2010s. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry as the 7th overall pick. Very few imagined that he would be one of the key factors behind the success of the team in coming future.

[caption id="attachment_886554" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-886554 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-10T023650Z_101241996_MT1USATODAY17481107_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors" width="1920" height="1236" /> Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters[/caption]

After minor setbacks and some injuries, Curry hit the ground running. The front office also made some smart moves that made the team stronger. Also, the addition of NBA legend Steve Kerr as the head coach was a huge step in the right direction. Curry and Klay Thompson became one of the best duos in the league. Draymond Green soon became one of the best defenders too. Furthermore, Green's versatility allowed Kerr to use smaller lineups which helped the team massively. The Warriors built a great team with role players like Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Harrison Barnes.

With the ascension of Curry as the back-to-back MVP, the Warriors won the title in 2015. After a disappointing finish in 2016, the team acquired superstar Kevin Durant. This further strengthened the team leading to two straight titles in 2017 and 2018. But the Dubs missed the opportunity to win three straight after losing to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Finals. Curry and the Warriors went on to beat all odds when they clinched the ring in 2022 against the Boston Celtics.
<h2><b>Key players and coaches</b></h2>
The Warriors have been fortunate to have had some incredible basketball stars and coaches on their team over the years. They have had Hall of Fame head coaches like Don Nelson, George Karl, Alex Hannum and Steve Kerr. The Dubs have retired the jerseys of legends Al Attles (#16), Tom Meschery (#14), Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Nate Thurmond (#42), Rick Barry (#24) and Chris Mullin (#17) so far.

Notably, All-Time Great Chamberlain made multiple records during his time with the Warriors. He was considered the greatest Warrior of all time by many until the arrival of Stephen Curry.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-golden-state-warriors-stephen-curry-everything-there-is-to-know-about-his-wife-children-and-family/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Stephen Curry: Everything There Is to Know About His Wife, Children and Family</a></strong>

Now, Curry is a franchise leader in a variety of different categories and has also led the team to four championships. The Warriors are expected to retire the jerseys of current stars Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala in the future for their role in their title runs.
<h2><b>Rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers</b></h2>
The rivalry between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is fairly new, starting when they clashed in four straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Things started to heat up when the teams first faced each other in the 2015 NBA Finals. The Cavaliers led by LeBron James were no match for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. The Dubs clinched the title 4-2 and Iguodala won the Finals MVP for his all-round performance.

The next year, the Warriors set a new regular season win record with 73 wins and 9 losses. They broke the previous record of 72-10 set by the iconic Chicago Bulls team. So the pressure began mounting on the Warriors to win the title. In the Finals, the Dubs once again met familiar foes, the Cavaliers. The Warriors had a quick start and led the series 3-1.

Interestingly, no team had ever won the title after trailing 3-1 in the Finals. But James, Kyrie Irving and their team did not quit. They took it one game at a time and started winning. This put immense pressure on the Warriors. The rivalry between the two reached an all-time high by game-7 in which the Cavs ultimately prevailed and lifted the trophy.

After the disappointing loss, the Warriors added more firepower to the lineup with superstar Kevin Durant. The team seemed unstoppable throughout the season and playoffs and again made the Finals. The Dubs wanted revenge and did just that by clinching the title 4-1 against the Cavs in 2017. The following year, the Warriors and Cavs faced off once again on the ultimate stage. This time, the Cavs had no answer as the Warriors swept them easily to win their second straight ring.
<h2><b>Warriors nicknamed ?Dubs?</b></h2>
The Warriors are nicknamed the Dubs. According to reports, fans shortened the Warriors to ?W?s? and then even shorter to ?Dubs". However, the Warriors have certainly earned their nickname winning four titles in the last seven years.
<h2><b>Warriors on?</b>social media</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/warriors/?hl=en"><span style="font-weight: 400">@warriors</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td><a href="https://twitter.com/warriors/?lang=kn"><span style="font-weight: 400">@warriors</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.facebook.com/warriors/"><span style="font-weight: 400">@warriors</span></a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.nba.com/warriors/"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://www.nba.com/warriors/</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Founded?</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1946</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Owner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Joe Lacob</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">President</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brandon Schneider</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">West</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">General Manager</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">NA</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Head Coach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Steve Kerr</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sponsors</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rakuten, Verizon, DoorDash, etc.</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Arena</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Chase Center</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Championships</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Conference Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Division Titles</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team Value</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$7 Billion</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Golden State Warriors

Golden State Warriors History The Golden State Warriors was founded in 1946 as the Philadelphia Warriors by then-owner Peter A. Tyrrell. The Warriors were one of the founding members of the Basketball Association of America and won the inaugural championship during the 1946-47 season. The team then again clinched the title in the 1955-56 season. In 1962, new majority owner Franklin Mieuli relocated the Warriors to the San Francisco Bay Area, and the team was renamed the San Francisco Warriors. After another ownership change, the team started playing most of its home games in Oakland. Before the start of the 1971-72 season, the team adopted the name Golden State Warriors. Who is the owner of the Golden State Warriors? The current majority owner of the Warriors is Joseph Steven Lacob, who is a businessman. Interestingly, he initially became a minority owner of the Boston Celtics in 2006. Then, in 2010, Lacob with minority owner Peter Guber bought the Warriors for $450 million from Chris Cohan. This required Lacob to sell his share of the Celtics. Lacob is not just an owner &#8211; he is a massive fan. Notably, he had been a Warriors&#8217; season ticket holder for over a decade before he purchased the team. Lacob reportedly has an estimated net worth of $4 billion. He came from quite humble beginnings and couldn&#8217;t afford college because of his family&#8217;s financial constraints. So, he had to take a year off and work for the money for college. Lacob became a serial entrepreneur and reportedly invested in over 50 start-ups, of which around 30 were quite successful. His biggest financial success was when he was a partner in Kleiner Parkins. He then started his own business in 1987 after leaving Kleiner Parkins. Who is the General Manager of the Golden State Warriors? The Warriors are without a General Manager for the time being after Bob Myers stepped down from the role of President and GM in May 2023. Myers has been an integral part of the Warriors during his 12 years in the management. He played a huge role in the team&#8217;s success in recent years, overseeing the onboarding of some of the most important players &#8211; Draymond Green, Kevin Durant and Andrew Wiggins, among others. He was also instrumental in the extension of superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. Team sponsors The Golden State Warriors signed a three-year $20 million-per-year jersey sponsorship deal with Rakuten in 2017. This deal became the biggest jersey sponsorship deal in the NBA at the time. After renewing the contract in 2021, the Warriors then extended the deal recently in 2022, reportedly for $40 million annually. Some of the other major sponsors of the Dubs are Verizon, Clorox, Betway, Biofreeze, DoorDash and Fanatics. Golden State Warriors roster  Stephen Curry Point Guard 35  Klay Thompson Shooting Guard 33  Draymond Green Power Forward 33  Andrew Wiggins Small Forward 28  Jordan Poole Shooting Guard 23  Andre Iguodala Forward 39  Donte DiVincenzo Shooting Guard 26  Jonathan Kuminga Power Forward 20  Kevon Looney Forward 27  Gary Payton II Shooting Guard 30  JaMychal Green Forward 32  Patrick Baldwin Jr. Forward 20  Read More: Klay Thompson?s Family | All You Need to Know About His Mother, Father, Brothers and Girlfriend Achievements and wins The Golden State Warriors are the third most successful team in the NBA with 7 championships. The Dubs are behind the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers who have 17 titles each. The Dubs surpassed the Chicago Bulls with 6 titles after clinching their 7th ring in 2020. Even though they are far off from the Celtics and the Lakers, the Warriors were the first-ever champions. They won the title in the inaugural BAA season in 1946-47 led by basketball legend Joe Fulks. The NBA considers this an official title since the Warriors were one of the founding members of the BAA which then evolved into the NBA in 1948. After a dry spell, the Warriors were again crowned champions of the 1955-56 season. This was followed by almost two decades of disappointment without a ring. Finally, the Dubs won the title in 1974-75 with the help of legends Rick Barry and Jamaal Wilkes. After winning the division title in 1976, the Dubs had a lengthy drought of around four decades. They performed poorly for the most part of the 40 years and had just glimpses of hope here and there. Finally, things changed for the better in the early 2010s. In the 2009 NBA draft, the Warriors selected Stephen Curry as the 7th overall pick. Very few imagined that he would be one of the key factors behind the success of the team in coming future. Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Stephen Curry (30) after making a basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports | Courtesy: Reuters After minor setbacks and some injuries, Curry hit the ground running. The front office also made some smart moves that made the team stronger. Also, the addition of NBA legend Steve Kerr as the head coach was a huge step in the right direction. Curry and Klay Thompson became one of the best duos in the league. Draymond Green soon became one of the best defenders too. Furthermore, Green&#8217;s versatility allowed Kerr to use smaller lineups which helped the team massively. The Warriors built a great team with role players like Andre Iguodala, Shaun Livingston and Harrison Barnes. With the ascension of Curry as the back-to-back MVP, the Warriors won the title in 2015. After a disappointing finish in 2016, the team acquired superstar Kevin Durant. This further strengthened the team leading to two straight titles in 2017 and 2018. But the Dubs missed the opportunity to win three straight after losing to the Toronto Raptors in the 2019 Finals. Curry and the Warriors went on to beat all odds when they clinched the ring in 2022 against the Boston Celtics. Key players and coaches The Warriors have been fortunate to have had some incredible basketball stars and coaches on their team over the years. They have had Hall of Fame head coaches like Don Nelson, George Karl, Alex Hannum and Steve Kerr. The Dubs have retired the jerseys of legends Al Attles (#16), Tom Meschery (#14), Wilt Chamberlain (#13), Nate Thurmond (#42), Rick Barry (#24) and Chris Mullin (#17) so far. Notably, All-Time Great Chamberlain made multiple records during his time with the Warriors. He was considered the greatest Warrior of all time by many until the arrival of Stephen Curry. Read More: Stephen Curry: Everything There Is to Know About His Wife, Children and Family Now, Curry is a franchise leader in a variety of different categories and has also led the team to four championships. The Warriors are expected to retire the jerseys of current stars Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala in the future for their role in their title runs. Rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers The rivalry between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is fairly new, starting when they clashed in four straight Finals from 2015 to 2018. Things started to heat up when the teams first faced each other in the 2015 NBA Finals. The Cavaliers led by LeBron James were no match for the Warriors with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andre Iguodala. The Dubs clinched the title 4-2 and Iguodala won the Finals MVP for his all-round performance. The next year, the Warriors set a new regular season win record with 73 wins and 9 losses. They broke the previous record of 72-10 set by the iconic Chicago Bulls team. So the pressure began mounting on the Warriors to win the title. In the Finals, the Dubs once again met familiar foes, the Cavaliers. The Warriors had a quick start and led the series 3-1. Interestingly, no team had ever won the title after trailing 3-1 in the Finals. But James, Kyrie Irving and their team did not quit. They took it one game at a time and started winning. This put immense pressure on the Warriors. The rivalry between the two reached an all-time high by game-7 in which the Cavs ultimately prevailed and lifted the trophy. After the disappointing loss, the Warriors added more firepower to the lineup with superstar Kevin Durant. The team seemed unstoppable throughout the season and playoffs and again made the Finals. The Dubs wanted revenge and did just that by clinching the title 4-1 against the Cavs in 2017. The following year, the Warriors and Cavs faced off once again on the ultimate stage. This time, the Cavs had no answer as the Warriors swept them easily to win their second straight ring. Warriors nicknamed ?Dubs? The Warriors are nicknamed the Dubs. According to reports, fans shortened the Warriors to ?W?s? and then even shorter to ?Dubs&#8221;. However, the Warriors have certainly earned their nickname winning four titles in the last seven years. Warriors on?social media  Instagram @warriors  Twitter @warriors  Facebook @warriors  Website https://www.nba.com/warriors/  &nbsp;  Founded? 1946  Owner Joe Lacob  President Brandon Schneider  Conference West  General Manager NA  Head Coach Steve Kerr  Sponsors Rakuten, Verizon, DoorDash, etc.  Arena Chase Center  Championships 7  Conference Titles 7  Division Titles 12  Team Value $7 Billion

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Danny Green: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Danny Green entered the NBA in 2009 as the 46th overall pick in the draft. He plays the small forward position and has won three NBA championships in his career.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Green was born in 1987 in New York. He initially went to North Babylon High School but later transferred to St.Mary?s. Danny Green earned a strong name for himself as a teenager and was considered to be a four-star recruit upon graduating.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He averaged 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in his senior year and was a McDonald?s All-American in 2005.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">After gaining a reputation, Green then joined the University of North Carolina where he began as the sixth man during his freshman year. He pledged his services to UNC for all four years and only then declared for the NBA draft.</span>

[caption id="attachment_594308" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-594308" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210326132557/2021-03-26T034909Z_1706035999_MT1USATODAY15795567_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Dennis Schroder" width="1920" height="1330" /> Mar 25, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) gets past Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) for a basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Green evolved into a terrific long-range shooter at UNC and gradually rose through the ranks with his talent. He was a member of the starting five when they were crowned NCAA champions.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Furthermore, Green is the only North Carolina Tar Heel to have 1,000 points (1,368), 500 rebounds (590), 200 assists (256), 100 blocks (155), and 100 steals (160).</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Danny Green NBA career?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">After being picked by the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/brooklyn-nets/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cleveland Cavaliers</a> in the 2009 draft, the team waived Green after just 20 games. He then joined the San Antonio Spurs in 2010, transferred to the D-League twice, and then re-signed with them again in 2011.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He evolved as an important perimeter defender and</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">honed his shooting skills to become the Spurs? go-to three-point shooter. During the 2013 NBA Finals, Green broke Ray Allen?s record for </span><a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/leaders/fg3_series_finals.html"><span style="font-weight: 400">most three-pointers</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> made in an NBA finals series with 27 successful 3-pt shots. This record was then bettered by <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stephen-curry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steph Curry</a> in the 2016 Finals.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Green was then traded to the Toronto Raptors along with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kawhi-leonard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kawhi Leonard</a> after spending seven seasons with the Spurs. He found immense success in his first year in Toronto and his experience helped the franchise scale massive heights.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">His three-point shooting proved to be of great value to the team as they made a dominant run to the 2019 Finals where they defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games. After earning his second ring, Green once again made the move and joined a different team, but this time, he spent only one year with the Raptors.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Danny Green signed with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/los-angeles-lakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Los Angeles Lakers</a> in 2019 and was offered a two-year contract. After a disappointing rookie Laker season, he helped the team finish atop the Western Conference the following year.</span>

[caption id="attachment_384950" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-384950" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200921125704/2020-09-20T235921Z_572018366_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NBA-PLAYOFFS-DENVER-NUGGETS-AT-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS.jpg" alt="Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets in Western Conference Finals Game 2" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Furthermore, the Lakers won the 2020 championship, which made Green and teammate LeBron James the third and fourth players to win three championships with three different teams after John Salley and Robert Horry.?</span>

Then in 2020 off-season, the Lakers traded Danny Green alongwith a first-round draft pick to gain Dennis Schroder. Later, the OKC sent Danny to the Sixers in an exchange of multiple players.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Major Achievements?</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">3x NBA Champion?</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2017)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Slovenian Cup Champion (2011)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">NCAA Champion (2009)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Third-team All-ACC (2009)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">ACC All-Defensive Team (2009)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">McDonald's All-American (2005)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Second-team Parade All-American (2005)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Danny Green current contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">After winning the NBA championship with the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/toronto-raptors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Toronto Raptors</a> in 2019, Green decided to make a move and joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He signed a two-year $30 million contract with the franchise.?</span>

Currently, he is on a 2-year $20 million <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/philadelphia-76ers/danny-green-6277/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contract</a> with the Sixers with equal division of guaranteed salary for both years. He was signed using early bird/free agent contract and will hit an unrestricted free agency in 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Danny Green Net Worth and Endorsements?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Danny Green has been around the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> for more than a decade. He?s an experienced contender who has earned plenty of riches through his contracts. Green has earned several million through various deals, and </span><a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/danny-green-net-worth/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Celebrity Net Worth</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> estimates his value to be $12 million.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Furthermore, Danny Green has a multi-year sneaker deal running with PUMA. He also endorses </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">?Manscpaed,?</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> a personal grooming product.??</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Danny Green NBA Career Stats?</b></h2>
[caption id="attachment_530264" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-530264" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210128114051/2021-01-28T021441Z_1019535823_MT1USATODAY15491045_RTRMADP_3_NBA-LOS-ANGELES-LAKERS-AT-PHILADELPHIA-76ERS.jpg" alt="Lakers' Anthony Davis" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 27, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reaches to keep the ball in bounds against Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Danny Green is an excellent perimeter defender as well as a long-range shooter. His knack for three-point shooting has earned him quite a reputation in the league. The NBA veteran carries </span><a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greenda02.html"><span style="font-weight: 400">career averages</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> of 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game (Updated till October 2nd 2021).?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Danny Green NBA sneaker contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Danny Green signed a </span><a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2799992"><span style="font-weight: 400">multi-year deal</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> with PUMA in 2018 in order to help the brand re-emerge as top sneaker endorsers in the league. With his 2020 championship triumph, Green became the first PUMA athlete </span><a href="https://theundefeated.com/features/inside-puma-big-surprise-to-raptors-danny-green/"><span style="font-weight: 400">since</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> Isiah Thomas in 1990 to win the title.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Green has sported various PUMA sneakers during game days. The most popular <a href="https://ballershoesdb.com/players/danny-green/#skip" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">models</a> are RS-Dreamer, Clyde Hardwood, Clyde Court. He also receives special customized editions as part of the deal.?</span>
<table style="height: 586px" width="492">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Age</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">34</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Engaged (Blair Bashen)</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Children</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">-</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>NBA Championship Rings</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">3 (2014, 2019, 2020)</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Nationality</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Height</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">6? 6? (1.98 m)</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Weight</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">215 lbs (108 kg)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Endorsements</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">PUMA, Manscaped</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Wingspan</b></p>
</td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">6?8? (2.08 m)</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>How to contact Danny Green?</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Danny Green Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/greenranger14/"><b> greenranger14</b></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Danny Green Twitter: </span><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/DGreen_14">@DGreen_14</a></strong></p>

Danny Green

Danny Green: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Danny Green entered the NBA in 2009 as the 46th overall pick in the draft. He plays the small forward position and has won three NBA championships in his career.? Green was born in 1987 in New York. He initially went to North Babylon High School but later transferred to St.Mary?s. Danny Green earned a strong name for himself as a teenager and was considered to be a four-star recruit upon graduating.? He averaged 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists in his senior year and was a McDonald?s All-American in 2005.? After gaining a reputation, Green then joined the University of North Carolina where he began as the sixth man during his freshman year. He pledged his services to UNC for all four years and only then declared for the NBA draft. Mar 25, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) gets past Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) for a basket in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Green evolved into a terrific long-range shooter at UNC and gradually rose through the ranks with his talent. He was a member of the starting five when they were crowned NCAA champions.? Furthermore, Green is the only North Carolina Tar Heel to have 1,000 points (1,368), 500 rebounds (590), 200 assists (256), 100 blocks (155), and 100 steals (160). Danny Green NBA career? After being picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2009 draft, the team waived Green after just 20 games. He then joined the San Antonio Spurs in 2010, transferred to the D-League twice, and then re-signed with them again in 2011.? He evolved as an important perimeter defender and honed his shooting skills to become the Spurs? go-to three-point shooter. During the 2013 NBA Finals, Green broke Ray Allen?s record for most three-pointers made in an NBA finals series with 27 successful 3-pt shots. This record was then bettered by Steph Curry in the 2016 Finals.? Green was then traded to the Toronto Raptors along with Kawhi Leonard after spending seven seasons with the Spurs. He found immense success in his first year in Toronto and his experience helped the franchise scale massive heights.? His three-point shooting proved to be of great value to the team as they made a dominant run to the 2019 Finals where they defeated the Golden State Warriors in six games. After earning his second ring, Green once again made the move and joined a different team, but this time, he spent only one year with the Raptors. Danny Green signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019 and was offered a two-year contract. After a disappointing rookie Laker season, he helped the team finish atop the Western Conference the following year. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Furthermore, the Lakers won the 2020 championship, which made Green and teammate LeBron James the third and fourth players to win three championships with three different teams after John Salley and Robert Horry.? Then in 2020 off-season, the Lakers traded Danny Green alongwith a first-round draft pick to gain Dennis Schroder. Later, the OKC sent Danny to the Sixers in an exchange of multiple players. Major Achievements? 3x NBA Champion? NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2017) Slovenian Cup Champion (2011) NCAA Champion (2009) Third-team All-ACC (2009) ACC All-Defensive Team (2009) McDonald&#8217;s All-American (2005) Second-team Parade All-American (2005) Danny Green current contract After winning the NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors in 2019, Green decided to make a move and joined the Los Angeles Lakers. He signed a two-year $30 million contract with the franchise.? Currently, he is on a 2-year $20 million contract with the Sixers with equal division of guaranteed salary for both years. He was signed using early bird/free agent contract and will hit an unrestricted free agency in 2023. Danny Green Net Worth and Endorsements? Danny Green has been around the NBA for more than a decade. He?s an experienced contender who has earned plenty of riches through his contracts. Green has earned several million through various deals, and Celebrity Net Worth estimates his value to be $12 million.? Furthermore, Danny Green has a multi-year sneaker deal running with PUMA. He also endorses ?Manscpaed,? a personal grooming product.?? Danny Green NBA Career Stats? Jan 27, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) reaches to keep the ball in bounds against Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green (14) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Danny Green is an excellent perimeter defender as well as a long-range shooter. His knack for three-point shooting has earned him quite a reputation in the league. The NBA veteran carries career averages of 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 blocks, and 1.0 steals per game (Updated till October 2nd 2021).? Danny Green NBA sneaker contract Danny Green signed a multi-year deal with PUMA in 2018 in order to help the brand re-emerge as top sneaker endorsers in the league. With his 2020 championship triumph, Green became the first PUMA athlete since Isiah Thomas in 1990 to win the title.? Green has sported various PUMA sneakers during game days. The most popular models are RS-Dreamer, Clyde Hardwood, Clyde Court. He also receives special customized editions as part of the deal.?   Age 34  Marital Status Engaged (Blair Bashen)   Children &#8211;  NBA Championship Rings 3 (2014, 2019, 2020)   Nationality American  Height 6? 6? (1.98 m)   Weight 215 lbs (108 kg)  Endorsements PUMA, Manscaped   Wingspan  6?8? (2.08 m)   How to contact Danny Green? Danny Green Instagram: greenranger14 Danny Green Twitter: @DGreen_14

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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Stephen Curry's Net Worth 2024</h2>
Stephen Curry did not earn a lot early in his NBA career. Now, having established himself as one of the best players in the league, he is one of the highest-earning basketball players in the world. He became the first player to sign a $200 million contract in 2017. The sharpshooter signed a four-year $215.35 million contract extension with the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Golden State Warriors</a> in 2021, with an annual average salary of $53 million. And while doing so, he also became the first player to sign two straight contracts worth over $200 million.

[caption id="attachment_2474127" align="alignnone" width="4323"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2474127" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-12-20T054606Z_45622464_MT1USATODAY22143535_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="" width="4323" height="2882" /> Dec 19, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the overtime period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Curry has an estimated net worth of $160 million, according to recent reports. He has earned over $354,721,977 over 15 seasons with the Golden State Warriors. Also, like most world-class athletes, Steph earns a lot from endorsements and partnerships as well. In 2022, he was the 5th highest-paid athlete in the world earning $92.8 million, with $45.8 million in NBA salary and $47 million in endorsements.
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">The early life of Stephen Curry</h2>
Stephen Curry was born on March 14, 1988, in Akron, Ohio. The four-time NBA champion was brought up in Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating from Charlotte Christian High School, Curry joined Davidson College in 2006. The point guard slowly but steadily became one of the best college players in the country. After three years of college, Curry declared for the NBA draft in 2009. He later completed his bachelor's degree in sociology in May 2022.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s family and personal life</b></h2>
Stephen Curry was born to NBA veteran Dell and Sonya Curry. Much like Steph, Dell was a sharpshooter as well and played 16 seasons in the league, with 10 of them spent with the Hornets. Steph was born just two years after his father entered the NBA. So, naturally, he grew up around the league. The two-time NBA MVP has two younger siblings: Seth and Sydel Curry. Seth currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks, signing a two-year contract in 2023.

Steph married Ayesha Curry in 2011 in front of friends and family, after dating for a few years. The couple has three children together: Riley, Ryan, and Canon Curry. Given Curry's popularity, his children are in the spotlight as well and have quickly become internet sensations.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s career timeline</b></h2>
Stephen Curry was not dreaming of playing college basketball for Davidson College. However, most D1 college coaches thought Curry was too small and slight. Davidson was the only D1 college to offer him a scholarship because the head coach, Rob McKillop, believed in his abilities. It was a blessing in disguise for <em>The Baby-Faced Assassin,</em> as he improved consistently for the Wildcats. He soon became one of the best college players in the country. After three years of college basketball from 2006 to 2009 with some impressive performances, he declared for the NBA draft.

The Golden State Warriors selected Steph as the 7th overall pick, arguably the best decision the team has ever made. However, Curry did not bring success to the team overnight. Even though Curry showed flashes of greatness after entering the league, he suffered from multiple injuries that often kept him sidelined. So the Warriors' decision to draft the young star was under scrutiny.

[caption id="attachment_2474092" align="alignnone" width="3287"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2474092" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-12-20T055807Z_1149708489_MT1USATODAY22143576_RTRMADP_3_NBA-BOSTON-CELTICS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="" width="3287" height="2191" /> Dec 19, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) attempts a three-point shot against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

At the time, Monta Ellis was the best player on the team. Despite Curry's injury woes, they continued to believe in him and his abilities. In 2012, the Dubs traded Ellis to the Milwaukee Bucks and showed their intention to build the team around Curry, which was considered a major gamble by many. Safe to say, it has paid off in multiple folds. And no one is questioning the decision now.

As Curry improved his overall health and fitness, he started playing at a high level consistently. Curry won back-to-back MVP awards in 2015 and 2016, with the second one making him the first-ever unanimous award recipient. He led the Warriors to their first championship in 40 years in 2015 and won again in 2017 and 2018.

After a few disappointing seasons, the Warriors were back at the top of the tree as Curry won the Finals MVP award for the first time in 2022 after leading the Warriors to their fourth title in eight years.

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2023, Curry surpassed Wilt Chamberlain (7,216) for the most field goals made in Warriors history with 7,222. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">He also became the first player in NBA history to score at least 10,000 career points off of three-pointers.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Against the Sacramento Kings, Curry became the first player to score 50 points in a Game 7 and surpassed Kevin Durant's previous record of 48 points before being overtaken by Celtics’ Jayson Tatum. </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s NBA career stats</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Regular season games played - 919</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Regular season points per game - 24.7</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Regular season assists per game - 6.4</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Regular season rebounds per game - 4.7</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Playoff games played - 147</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Postseason points per game - 27.0</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Postseason assists per game - 6.2</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Postseason rebounds per game - 5.3</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s partnerships and endorsements</b></h2>
Some of the most important endorsements and partnerships of Stephen Curry are as follows:

Under Armor

Brita

Palm

Nissan/Infiniti

JP Morgan Chase

Rakuten

Chase

Sony

Unilever

Vivo
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Finals MVP (2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">9× NBA All-Star (2014–2019, 2021–2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4× All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4× All-NBA Second Team (2014, 2017, 2022, 2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">All-NBA Third Team (2018)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× NBA scoring champion (2016, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2015, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA steals leader (2016)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">50–40–90 club (2016)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Sportsmanship Award (2011)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Social Justice Champion Award (2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA 75th Anniversary Team</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">AP Athlete of the Year (2015)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus first-team All-American (2009)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Consensus second-team All-American (2008)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NCAA season scoring leader (2009)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">3× First-team All-SoCon (2007–2009)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">No. 30 retired by Davidson Wildcats</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18pt"><b>Stephen Curry’s c</b><b>harity work and philanthropy</b></span></h2>
Stephen Curry is a philanthropist and gives back to the community by more than one means. Steph and his wife Ayesha Curry founded <em>Eat. Learn. Play Foundation</em>. The foundation focuses on providing good nutrition, quality education, and safe places to play for children in need. The 2022 All-Star Game MVP is also involved in other charities like Animal Rescue Foundation, United Nations Foundation, Nothing But Nets, Brotherhood Crusade, and V Foundation for Cancer Research.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s shoe deal</b></h2>
Stephen Curry was a Nike athlete initially. In the 2013 off-season, he signed with Under Armour in a deal worth $4 million. With his ever-increasing superstardom and success, Curry soon became the face of the brand. He, in turn, helped popularise the brand around the world. Then in 2017, Curry re-signed with Under Armour and also received equity as part of the lucrative $215 million deal.

In 2020, UA historically launched the Curry brand in competition with the Jordan brand. Curry recently signed a new long-term contract with the brand which will run past his retirement as per various sources. Even though the financial details of the deal are not disclosed, it is believed to be one of the<em> "richest-ever"</em> endorsement deals in sports. So far, Under Armour and Curry have released 11 signature shoes together.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s house</b></h2>
Stephen Curry has bought multiple properties over the years. He reportedly purchased a house near his hometown Charlotte for $1.275 million in 2011, eventually selling it in 2019. Curry then bought a new mansion in Atherton, CA for a whopping $30 million, where he and his family currently reside.  The new Atherton property is an upgrade from their previous home in the same area.

Curry also bought a house for $2.1 million in Florida last year, which is <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-basketball-news-stephen-curry-splurged-2-1-million-from-his-160-million-net-worth-only-to-buy-a-house-where-nobody-lives/" target="_self" rel="noopener">not occupied by anyone</a>. He reportedly purchased it for a family member.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s rings</b></h2>
Stephen Curry has won four NBA championships with the Golden State Warriors so far. He earned his first-ever NBA All-Star call-up in 2014. Then in 2015, Curry won the NBA MVP award as he was unstoppable beyond the three-point arc. He is the only player in the history to win the award unanimously. In the same year, Curry also led the Warriors to their first-ever championship in 40 years.

The nine-time NBA All-Star won another MVP award in 2016 as well. Curry and the Dubs continued their ascension and have won three more titles. He also won his first-ever All-Star Game MVP award and his first-ever NBA Finals MVP award last year leading the team to the championship. In 2023, <span style="font-weight: 400">Curry was named into the All-Star Team for the 9th time.</span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’s social media accounts</b></h2>
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<td>Instagram</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/stephencurry30/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@stephencurry30</a></td>
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<td>Twitter</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://twitter.com/StephenCurry30?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@StephenCurry30</a></td>
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<td>Facebook</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/StephenCurryOfficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@Stephen Curry</a></td>
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<td>Website</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.sc30.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://sc30.com/</a></td>
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<td>Full Name</td>
<td>Wardell Stephen Curry II</td>
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<td>Popular Name</td>
<td>Stephen Curry</td>
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<td>Birth Date</td>
<td>March 14, 1988</td>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Akron, Ohio</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6’ 3” (1.91 m)</td>
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<td>Weight</td>
<td>84 kg</td>
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<td>Parents</td>
<td>Dell Curry and Sonya Curry</td>
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<td>Siblings</td>
<td>Seth and Sydel Curry</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td>Ethnicity</td>
<td>African American</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>$160 Million</td>
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<td>Salary</td>
<td>$53 Million</td>
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<td>Spouse</td>
<td>Ayesha Curry</td>
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<td>Relationship/Marital Status</td>
<td>Married</td>
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<td>Children</td>
<td>Riley, Ryan, and Canon</td>
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<td>Profession</td>
<td>Basketball player</td>
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<td>Team</td>
<td>Golden State Warriors</td>
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<td>Rings</td>
<td>4</td>
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