Before Stephen Curry graced the Warriors, their market was a mid-level player. As he ascended, so did the Dubs. Then he got a solid core of Klay Thompson and Draymond Green in the long run. He revolutionized the game with his long-range bombs and as the Dubs started to win, people began to notice. They not only began to notice but also celebrate the franchise. Curry became the icon of the NBA and people wouldn’t want to miss out on the Splash Brothers duo. Because of these developments, the Warriors broke the expected threshold.

They are now at the top of the NBA and not far away from being at the top of the USA sports.

Stephen Curry propelled the rise of the GSW brand

As per Front Office Sports, the Warriors are the most valuable franchise. They have a valuation of $7.7 billion, which is $1.1 billion clear of the second-placed Lakers. The franchise has benefitted from the internet revolution and have racked up immense profits. They have tapped into the international fanbase and have cult status in many Asian nations. Steph Curry is the most followed NBA athlete on China’s social media platforms. 

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It was his arrival that replenished the reservoirs of the Bay Area franchise. When he joined them in 2009, they were 77th out of the 92 teams across NBA, NFL, and MLB in terms of valuation. They were ranked 18th in the NBA. 14 years after the sharpshooter’s arrival, they are number one in NBA and number two across the rest of the top two leagues. This one stat showcases the rise of an underdog.

However, the Dallas Cowboys remain at the top of the game. As per ESPN, they are number one among all teams with a valuation of $9.2 billion. After the Warriors, MLB’s New York Yankees are close to the Dubs at $7.13 billion. Will the Bay Area franchise soon eclipse the Cowboys?

Will the Warriors take over the Cowboys soon?

The $1.5 billion gap is going to be a tough ask. The Cowboys are going to close in on $10 billion soon. While the Warriors saw an uptick of around $765 million from the last year, the Cowboys showed an uptick of $2+ billion. The NFL franchise is currently dominating the battle. Therefore, the upcoming NBA media rights deal, which is projected to be worth $75 billion, can play a huge role. It can mean a huge uptick in the revenue.

Therefore, this top-position battle can pick further steam.

Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones and Warriors’ owner Joe Lacob are in an intriguing valuation war. Which of these billionaires will be on top when the next list is released?

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