Golden State Warriors star man Stephen Curry [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stephen-curry/] is set to be back in the lineup as early as next month. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player suffered a hand injury early into the 2019/20 season. Last week, he was cleared for contact [http://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-golden-state-warriors-news-stephen-curry-inches-closer-to-his-return-from-injury/] and said that he was targetting to return by March 1. “It’s always been March 1,” Curry said after Saturday’s practice session. “But that for me mostly is just to give you a target. You have to have something to work towards in the rehab process because that gives you a barometer for each week, what you’re building towards. Like I’ve always said, I haven’t had any setbacks along the way, this has been a very long, strenuous rehab process, and it’s something I haven’t been through before, so it’s nice that I’m getting that type of response with every new challenge that I kind of go after.” Warriors play back-to-back games on February 29 and March 1st- against Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards. Shams Charania of The Athletic has now reported that Curry is set to return to the lineup for Sunday’s game against the Wizards. WARRIORS COULD END THE SEASON ON A HIGH WITH STEPHEN CURRY RETURNING After featuring the finals of the NBA for five consecutive seasons, the Warriors have been living a nightmare of a season. 58 games into the season, they have managed to win just 12 games. Their dismal season has been a result of their All-Stars leaving in the preseason combined with major injuries to a few others. If Curry does return for the game against the Wizards, he will have 22 games with the Warriors in which they can make a difference. The Warriors will look to end the season on a high and at least move away from the bottom seed. 

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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>
<table style="height: 729px" width="485">
<tbody>
<tr>
<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 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 Curryâ€™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 Curryâ€™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 forÂ <em>The Baby-Faced Assassin,</em>Â 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 Celticsâ€™ Jayson Tatum.Â </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curryâ€™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 Curryâ€™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 Curryâ€™s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Finals MVP (2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">9Ã— NBA All-Star (2014â€“2019, 2021â€“2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4Ã— 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">2Ã— NBA scoring champion (2016, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2Ã— NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2015, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA steals leader (2016)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">50â€“40â€“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">2Ã— SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">3Ã— First-team All-SoCon (2007â€“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 Curryâ€™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 Curryâ€™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 Curryâ€™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. Â The new Atherton propertyÂ 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 Curryâ€™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 Curryâ€™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>
</tr>
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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>
</tr>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Akron, Ohio</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6â€™ 3â€ (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>
</tr>
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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>
</tr>
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<td>Rings</td>
<td>4</td>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9"></h2>

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 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 Golden State Warriors 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. 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 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. The early life of Stephen Curry 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&#8217;s degree in sociology in May 2022. Stephen Curryâ€™s family and personal life 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&#8217;s popularity, his children are in the spotlight as well and have quickly become internet sensations. Stephen Curryâ€™s career timeline 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 forÂ The Baby-Faced Assassin,Â 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&#8217; decision to draft the young star was under scrutiny. 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 At the time, Monta Ellis was the best player on the team. Despite Curry&#8217;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. In 2023, Curry surpassed Wilt Chamberlain (7,216) for the most field goals made in Warriors history with 7,222. He also became the first player in NBA history to score at least 10,000 career points off of three-pointers. Against the Sacramento Kings, Curry became the first player to score 50 points in a Game 7 and surpassed Kevin Durant&#8217;s previous record of 48 points before being overtaken by Celticsâ€™ Jayson Tatum.Â  Stephen Curryâ€™s NBA career stats Regular season games played &#8211; 919 Regular season points per game &#8211; 24.7 Regular season assists per game &#8211; 6.4 Regular season rebounds per game &#8211; 4.7 Playoff games played &#8211; 147 Postseason points per game &#8211; 27.0 Postseason assists per game &#8211; 6.2 Postseason rebounds per game &#8211; 5.3 Stephen Curryâ€™s partnerships and endorsements 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 Stephen Curryâ€™s major achievements and awards 4Ã— NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) NBA Finals MVP (2022) 2Ã— NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016) 9Ã— NBA All-Star (2014â€“2019, 2021â€“2023) NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022) 4Ã— All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021) 4Ã— All-NBA Second Team (2014, 2017, 2022, 2023) All-NBA Third Team (2018) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2010) 2Ã— NBA scoring champion (2016, 2021) 2Ã— NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2015, 2021) NBA steals leader (2016) 50â€“40â€“90 club (2016) NBA Sportsmanship Award (2011) NBA Social Justice Champion Award (2023) NBA 75th Anniversary Team AP Athlete of the Year (2015) Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year (2022) Consensus first-team All-American (2009) Consensus second-team All-American (2008) NCAA season scoring leader (2009) 2Ã— SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009) 3Ã— First-team All-SoCon (2007â€“2009) No. 30 retired by Davidson Wildcats Stephen Curryâ€™s charity work and philanthropy Stephen Curry is a philanthropist and gives back to the community by more than one means. Steph and his wife Ayesha Curry founded Eat. Learn. Play Foundation. 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. Stephen Curryâ€™s shoe deal 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 &#8220;richest-ever&#8221; endorsement deals in sports. So far, Under Armour and Curry have released 11 signature shoes together. Stephen Curryâ€™s house 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. Â The new Atherton propertyÂ 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 not occupied by anyone. He reportedly purchased it for a family member. Stephen Curryâ€™s rings 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, Curry was named into the All-Star Team for the 9th time. Stephen Curryâ€™s social media accounts  Instagram @stephencurry30  Twitter @StephenCurry30  Facebook @Stephen Curry  Website https://sc30.com/    Full Name Wardell Stephen Curry II  Popular Name Stephen Curry  Birth Date March 14, 1988  Birth Place Akron, Ohio  Height 6â€™ 3â€ (1.91 m)  Weight 84 kg  Parents Dell Curry and Sonya Curry  Siblings Seth and Sydel Curry  Nationality American  Ethnicity African American  Net Worth $160 Million  Salary $53 Million  Spouse Ayesha Curry  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Riley, Ryan, and Canon  Profession Basketball player  Team Golden State Warriors  Rings 4

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