Stephen Curry has been the first for many things in the NBA. Compensation is another area where his name has appeared time and again. In the 2023-24 season, Curry became the first player to earn a $50 million salary. With the NBA’s salary cap climbing to $140.6 million and the luxury tax threshold reaching $170.8 million, both figures have surged by over 122% compared to a decade ago. These dramatic increases highlight just how much the league’s financial landscape has evolved, creating room for record-breaking contracts.
So how does he spend his money? He invests some of it back into his own ventures. Nothing better than betting on yourself, right? Some of it also goes towards his real estate investments and properties. Well, some would be wrong here, the correct term would be splurged. He has almost spent $40.6 million on properties.
The 2x MVP lives in a massive mansion in Atherton, San Francisco, nestled in the nation’s most expensive zip code. Worth a jaw-dropping $30 million, the 17,800-square-foot property boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a three-car garage. There’s also a guest house near the pool, which sits alongside a bar, wine cellar, and a private movie theater. It’s the kind of home that screams superstar status—think Beverly Hills vibes but with that Bay Area charm.
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Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha, snagged a Florida vacation home for $2.1 million after an intense bidding war. Nestled in Winter Park near Orlando, the property spans 4,200 square feet and exudes a modern charm with its stone-accented architecture. The home includes four bedrooms and five bathrooms, providing a luxurious yet relaxed vibe.
Curry’s business venture, Thirty Ink, just made waves with an $8.5 million real estate deal near the Chase Center. The property was purchased six times the amount it sold for back in 2021, as reported by SFChronicle.com. Thirty Ink plans to tear down the existing building and construct a sleek five-story headquarters. This new space will become home to Curry’s eight businesses and 13 entities, solidifying his entrepreneurial empire.
He has not forgotten his roots though, he has been giving back to the community as well.
Everybody loves an underdog story, Stephen Curry makes it come true
Steph Curry’s rise to stardom is nothing short of legendary, but it didn’t start that way. Back in high school, Curry was overlooked due to his height. Top Division I programs ignored him, and even coach Mike Krzyzewski, who had Curry in his camp, passed on the young guard. Despite that, Curry proved the doubters wrong, eventually breaking records at Davidson, securing four NBA championships, and becoming a two-time MVP.
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Curry’s underdog story shapes his vision for the Underrated Golf Tour, an initiative designed to make the game more accessible to diverse talent. “If you want more representation in the game, you need to provide access to proper resources,” Curry explained. “Equity, access, and opportunity—those are the three pillars that matter.” Curry hopes with KPMG on board now, he can fulfill his vision.
The tour has been making waves since KPMG became the title sponsor last year . Curry’s ultimate goal isn’t to take credit for starting the tour, though. Instead, he dreams of a day when a player who came up through the Underrated Tour wins a major and gives credit to the platform. “If someone holding a trophy says, ‘I thought professional golf was possible because of the Underrated Tour,’ that’s my ‘north star,’” Curry said.
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Several alumni from the Underrated Tour have already earned college golf scholarships, and it’s clear that one day, a standout from the tour will make their way to the LPGA or PGA Tour. The potential for these athletes to break into the professional ranks is undeniable.
Curry is determined to keep building the tour, and with his influence, the next generation of golfers has a better shot than ever at reaching the sport’s highest levels. As the Underrated Tour grows, so does Curry’s legacy.