NBA superstar Stephen Curry is arguably the greatest shooter the league has ever seen. With his sharpshooting, he has changed the way the game is played. Not just in the U.S., his impact has been all over the world with kids attempting shots from the half-court line without any hesitation. However, he might not be done just yet. While most superstars in the league are endorsing Nike, Adidas, or Air Jordan, Curry has a deal with Under Armour. He has been the face of the brand ever since he signed the deal.
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Over the last few years, with the meteoric rise of Curry, the brand enjoyed great success. The two-time MVP has a net worth of $160 million. And as per recent reports, Curry is about to sign a lifetime deal with Under Armour worth $1 billion. This will put him on an elite list containing Michael Jordan and LeBron James to sign a lifetime deal with a brand.
The new deal would also add to the fortunes of the Golden State Warriors superstar. On the other hand, NFL superstar Tom Brady also has a deal with Under Armour.
Stephen Curry and Tom Brady for Under Armour
As per reports, Tom Brady has a net worth of $250 million. Like Stephen Curry, Brady also brought in huge revenue for the Under Armour brand. Brady first signed with the brand in 2010 and has since added four more super-bowl rings. But Brady doesn’t have a lifetime deal as Curry does. Last year, Under Armour, ended?its on-field licensing contract with the NFL to shift its focus to being a ?performance brand? above all. This caused several athletes in the NFL that endorsed the brand to reconsider their deal.
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However, the brand announced Brady’s contract would still be intact reportedly. Following this, the three-time MVP started his own brand ‘Brady’ last year.
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?He loves clothes way more than I do,? model Gisele B?ndchen, told the Wall Street Journal. ?He has great taste and understands and really cares about what people want.?
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As soon as he started his own brand, Brady made some waves in the world of college sports by signing multiple athletes.
As for Under Armour and Curry, the brand has reportedly promised him a Michael Jordan-like status. After changing the game of basketball with his sharpshooting, it will be interesting to see whether he can do the same with sneakers and apparel.