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Stephen Curry Spent $8 Million From His Massive Net Worth Just to Avoid San Francisco Traffic

Published 02/11/2022, 5:30 PM EST

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There is no denying that Stephen Curry is currently one of the best and most renowned NBA players. The Golden State Warriors guard is known for his long-ranged assault on opposition teams which has made his play extremely popular among fans. Not only that, he is a key player for the Warriors, and that made the team give him a super contract.

Curry is currently the highest-paid player in the NBA and has a phenomenal net worth. He is also known to spend extensively on the luxuries of life. One of the best examples of his spending habits came in early 2020. Curry along with his wife spent around $8 million on a house in San Francisco, just to avoid the traffic!

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Why did Stephen Curry spend on a house in San Francisco?

In 2019, the Golden State Warriors changed their headquarters from Oakland to San Francisco. Due to this, Stephen Curry used to arrive to training about 20-25 minutes late after being stuck in traffic.

Unlike any other normal person who will start a few minutes early from home, Curry decided to flaunt his riches. Along with his wife, Ayesha Curry, the couple bought a new house in San Francisco. The reported fee paid for the condo is around $8 million.

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The condo is located in the Four Seasons Private Residences in the city of San Francisco. The biggest reason for choosing this location according to reports is the commuting time.

The 2800-square foot- luxurious condo is located just around 2 miles from the Chase Center, the home of the Golden State Warriors which makes it ideal for Curry.

Steph Curry’s net worth

Stephen Curry is one of the most recognisable faces of basketball. He has won the NBA title thrice among various other individual accolades. Apart from his exploits on the court, his off-the-court investments and ventures put him among the richest NBA players.

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Curry has a net worth of around $160 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. His reported salary of $45,780,966 with the Warriors makes him the highest-paid player in the league. (Source: ESPN)

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Apart from his huge salary, Curry also makes a fortune out of endorsements. He earns an additional $30 million yearly from his endorsements alone.

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Abhinava is an NBA writer for EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication. Abhinava has been following NBA for the past 6 years and is a huge fan of the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry.
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