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Fans widely regarded Stephen Curry as the greatest 3pt shooter of all time. Having sunk 3,390 3pt shots from the time he first stepped foot on the court as a professional NBA player in 2009, he made 273 threes in the last season. If we leave, his injury season in 2019-20 where he scored only 5 shots beyond the arc, his 273 3pts made shots is his lowest in the last 5 years.

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But the NBA world witnessed his best form in 2015-16 where he sunk 402 shots beyond the 3pt line and broke replaced Ray Allen from the 3pt leaders. However, he is so good at basketball that we forget he’s got some acting credits too. Recently, after sharing a “Dream Come True Achievement” on social media, he shared his 10/10 acting skills on his social media, which caught fans’ attention.

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Stephen Curry’s acting projects so far

The 4x NBA champion sits at an estimated $160M net worth. In 2017, he created history by signing the first deal of its sort, worth $200 million. Then, in 2021, he agreed to a four-year contract deal with the Golden State Warriors worth $215.35 million. With this new contract, he became the first player in history to sign two consecutive more than $200 million contracts. Beyond his on-court earnings, his off-court wealth includes endorsements from the biggest brands in the world.

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His brand endorsements include the names like Under Armor, Nissan/Infiniti, JP Morgan Chase, Rakuten, Sony, Unilever, and Vivo. Beyond ad commercials, he was also seen in the promotional video for the 2022 Horror, Sci/fi movie Nope.

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As per Forbes, Curry has made about $900 million from his endorsement deals and commercial endeavors. He signed with the food chain restaurant Subway earlier in January this year.

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Hours after accompanying the Warriors’ fresh addition, Chris Paul to the NBA Summer League Dubs game, he shared a glimpse from an ad commercial for Subway in his latest Instagram post.

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He shared with the caption that read, “Unreal day on set with @subway and the great Rick Famuyiwa!! Couldn’t contain my excitement for our new campaign… also had trouble keeping a straight face after we stopped rolling 😂😂#SubwayPartner”

But above all, fans are loving his 10/10 skills.

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Fans react to Chef Curry’s acting skills

The exact amount that Subway paid Curry for the commercial has not been disclosed, but the star power that 3pt all-time leader brings is enough to get the returns on investment. However, it is believed to be a substantial sum considering Curry’s widespread popularity and the potential success of the ad. Subway is counting on Curry’s star power to attract more customers to their restaurants and ultimately increase their profits.

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So when he shared his latest behind-the-scenes clip and photos from the commercial, one fan said, “Look at Curry man so inspirational 😂

Another fan compared his endorsement ventures with none other than Shaq, he said, “My guy getting like @shaq with the side missions 💯💯

One fan stating the obvious, wrote, “Curry is the greatest point guard of all time”

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Another fan said, “That’s intense for Subway.”

One fan couldn’t hold the excitement, stating, “Curry you an inspiration fr fr don’t stop #underrated”

One fan giving the flowers to Chef Curry, along with the famous director Rick Famuyiwa, “Top tier talents directing and acting.”

Yet another fan chimed with a subtle pun, writing, “his sub has 4 rings”

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What do you think of Curry’s new acting venture? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Mohammad Almas Saad is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Almas has over four years of experience writing about the sport he loves. He began right after college and has composed more than 500 stories. Almas developed a viral interest in the NBA while watching LeBron James play during his first stint for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has been following the league for a decade now. Almas likes to stay updated about strategies, trades and injuries to further his understanding of the core-sport aspects of basketball he so loves to cover. By analyzing players and team performances and breaking down games, Almas adds to his insights to help him put forth an informed perspective. Almas also likes to write about football and has represented his high-school and college teams for basketball and football matches too. He organized a futsal tournament for his university, and his journalistic expertise isn’t limited to basketball as well. He spends his free time writing short stories and poems. His collection of stories was published in Writers’ Magazine in 2021. Almas also has an avid interest in human psychology.

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