The NBA is one of the most popular sports in the world. Many of its players are regarded as elite performers and they rank among the best in the industry.
One of the most popular American sports, the National Basketball Association has produced many prominent figures throughout its history.
According to Forbes, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry are the second and third highest-paid players in the NBA. Both of them earned $79.5 million during the season.
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What is Kevin Durant’s net worth in 2021?
Kevin Durant is a professional basketball player and has a net worth of $170 million. The NBA star is currently the third-richest player in the world, after Stephen Curry and LeBron James.
Durant has won numerous awards as a professional player, including the NBA Championship, the Most Vulnerable Player Award, and the Finals MVP Award. In his first professional game after being selected in the 2007 NBA draft, he became a sensation.
Through the NBA, his salary is $40.9 million, making him one of the top five highest-paid players in the league. Through his multi-league endorsements, he makes tens of millions of dollars each year.
In the period between June 2019 and June 2020, he earned $65 million from various ventures. He has made over 40 investments in the technology sector.
What is Stephen Curry’s net worth in 2021?
In the history of the NBA, only six players have signed a contract worth $200 million or more. Stephen Curry is one of them. He has a net worth of $160 million.
Moreover, Curry could sign an extension with the Warriors this summer, making him the highest-paid player in the league. His deal with the Golden State Warriors was the most lucrative in league history at the time.
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In 2017, he signed a five-year contract extension with the team. It was his first major contract with the organization. Stephen Curry makes $47 million dollars from endorsements and off-court income every year in addition to his NBA salary.
When will Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry become billionaires?
After LeBron James, it is difficult to predict who the next billionaire will be. With time and with incoming deals, they will make a good amount of wealth both on and off the court.
However if we look at the contracts, it seems that Stephen Curry could be the second billionaire in NBA history. The number is very close. Let’s hear your prediction on this.
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