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NBA superstar Stephen Curry is one of the most influential basketball players in recent times. His effortless long-range shooting has essentially changed the way the game is played around the world. With this ability, he has helped the Golden State Warriors win four titles in the last eight seasons. Because of his enormous success on the court, he has earned a fortune over the years. He has been the face of the performance brand Under Armour ever since he first signed with them.
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As per reports, Curry could sign a lifelong deal with Under Armour worth $1 billion. This would put him alongside an elite list of players with a lifelong endorsement deal like superstar LeBron James and all-time great Michael Jordan. Also, Curry has made some smart business decisions that have helped him add fortunes. In 2017, he signed a $201 million contract extension with the Warriors.
Then in 2021, he signed a $215 million extension with the Warriors. He is the first-ever basketball player to sign two straight $200 million extensions. According to reports, Curry has an estimated net worth of $160 million. However, it is not just about making money for Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry.
Stephen Curry gives back to the community
Like a lot of professional athletes, Stephen Curry gives back to the community and helps society in various ways. He and Ayesha Curry are the founders of the Eat. Learn. Play. foundation. While some athletes use their name as the name of the foundation, not the Currys. The foundation strives to provide children with proper nutrition, good education, and safe places to play and be active. Recently the couple help build a playground with slides, jungle gyms, monkey bars, etc.
?The fact that?play?is in the title of the foundation,? Steph says. ?We don?t want to be pretentious or unapproachable. We want to meet people where they are. Those are the soundbites, but you have to live that, bear it out in everything you do. Bring joy, respect everybody?s dignity. We have to be very intentional in that.?
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While helping the children, Steph and Ayesha indulge in fun games with the children. Ayesha stated they want to make it fun so the children don’t feel like they are getting handouts. The foundation has been doing great work to help the community ever since the Currys found it in 2019.
