It was a special night for the Golden State Warriors. Andre Iguodala made his debut in San Francisco’s Chase Center. Andre played his second game for Miami Heat after transferring from the Memphis Grizzlies. He had been on a half-year sabbatical after transferring from Golden State Warriors to Memphis. He played with the team for six seasons, winning three championships. His versatility and defence were one of the main components of the team’s famous “Death lineup”. He led the team to many crucial victories in both playoffs and regular season games. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS HONOURS ANDRE IGUODALA The Warriors honoured the 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player in his return back to the Bay Area. Before the game started against the Miami Heat, Golden State played a tribute video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHroAmDXNWQ]. It featured players and coaches speaking about Iguodala’s impact on the Warriors. The video also highlighted some of Iguodala’s best moments in Golden State on his six-year stay. SPLASH BROTHERS PLAY ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS There was only one thing left to determine whether Stephen Curry [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stephen-curry/] or Klay Thompson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/klay-thompson/] would be the one to introduce Iguodala. The Splash Brothers settled it in the only logical way — by playing Rock, Paper, Scissors. Thompson ended up losing the first two matches with Curry using the scissors and paper technique. Here is Klay introducing Andre Iguodala before he addresses the fans in Chase Center. 

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<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>
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<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>
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<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>

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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 style="text-align: center"><b>Andre Iguodala 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Andre Iguodala is a six-foot-six small forward who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA. He was born on January 28, 1984, to Linda and Leonard Shanklin in Springfield, Illinois. Iguodala is a three-time NBA champion who was named Finals MVP in 2015.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">As a kid, Iguodala attended Lanphier High-School in his hometown. He grew up rooting for <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan</a> and the Chicago Bulls and averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists as a senior.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala was a highly-ranked prospect who then committed to the University of Arizona upon graduation. He attended two years there and gained a massive reputation owing to his athletic abilities on the court.?</span>

[caption id="attachment_542389" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-542389" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210207003920/2021-02-06T031123Z_1949010959_MT1USATODAY15535957_RTRMADP_3_NBA-WASHINGTON-WIZARDS-AT-MIAMI-HEAT.jpg" alt="Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala" width="1920" height="1280" /> Feb 5, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (28) dribbles the basketball around Washington Wizards forward Isaac Bonga (17) during the third quarter of the game at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala averaged 9.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in his college career and chose to forego remaining years after his second season with the team. He signed with agent Rob Pelinka and declared eligibility for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> draft in 2004.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Andre Iguodala NBA Career</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala was a highly ranked prospect in the 2004 class and went as the 9th overall pick in the draft. He was signed by the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/philadelphia-76ers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Philadelphia 76ers</a> where he spent the first eight years of his NBA career. He started all 82 games as a rookie and shot 49.3% from the field to cement his place in the team.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala evolved into a massive contributor for the Sixers as years passed by. His knack for triple-doubles made him a talent to reckon with. He posted a career-high 18.8 PPG during the 2008-09 season and finish second behind LeBron James in triple-doubles made during the 2010-11 season.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">A string of impressive displays earned Iguodala earned him his first All-Star selection in 2012. However, the Sixers then included Iguodala in a vast trade deal that sent him to the Denver Nuggets the same year.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala then moved to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/golden-state-warriors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Golden State Warriors</a> after an unsettling year in Denver. He remained a starter with the Warriors, but Steve Kerr made him a sixth man starting from the 2014-15 season, which came as a surprise.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">However, the Warriors found glory with their game plan and won three championships between 2015 and 2018. Iguodala was an integral part of the roster in all three years and he was also named Finals MVP in 2015.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Warriors then traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019 and the franchise then later sent him to the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/miami-heat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Miami Heat</a> in early 2020. Iguodala?s experience proved to be vital in the Heat?s playoff run where they reached all the way till the NBA Finals.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Andre Iguodala Finals MVP 2015</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Andre Iguodala won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2015 in what went down as a unique record. He became the first player to win the award without starting a single game during the regular season. The Warriors played <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lebron-james/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LeBron James</a>? Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals, and Iguodala was tasked with guarding the Cavs? best player.?</span>

[caption id="attachment_542384" align="alignnone" width="1280"]<img class="size-full wp-image-542384" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210207003811/2021-01-21T012451Z_127542082_MT1USATODAY15461359_RTRMADP_3_NBA-MIAMI-HEAT-AT-TORONTO-RAPTORS.jpg" alt="Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala" width="1280" height="1920" /> Jan 20, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA;Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (28) dunks against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">His defensive shielding kept LeBron from firing big which helped the Warriors big-time. Furthermore, Iguodala </span><a href="https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/andre-iguodala-2015-finals"><span style="font-weight: 400">averaged</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists which proved to be vital towards his team?s success.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">He played the third-most minutes for the Warriors behind <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stephen-curry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Steph Curry</a> and Klay Thompson. He also </span><a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/2015-nba-finals-cavaliers-vs-warriors.html"><span style="font-weight: 400">ranked</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> second in total rebounds during the series.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Major Achievements?</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">3? NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Finals MVP (2015)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Star (2012)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">First-team All-Pac-10 (2004)</span></li>
 	<li style="font-weight: 400;text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Second-team Parade All-American (2002)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Andre Iguodala NBA Stats</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala is one of the most experienced players in the league right now. He?s been competing since 2004 and currently in the 2020-21 season, Iguodala is averaging 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Andre Iguodala Current Contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala signed a </span><a href="https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2898232-andre-iguodala-explains-agreeing-to-contract-extension-with-heat-prior-to-trade"><span style="font-weight: 400">two-year</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> contract extension worth $30 million with the Heat back in February 2020. The second-year however is a club option that will ultimately be decided when the due time comes.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Andre Iguodala 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Andre Iguodala has earned millions worth of salary so far in his career. His total estimate till the 2019/20 season stands at a whopping $169,074,259, according to </span><a href="https://hoopshype.com/player/andre-iguodala/salary/"><span style="font-weight: 400">HoopsHype</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. Furthermore, </span><a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/andre-iguodala-net-worth/"><span style="font-weight: 400">Celebrity Net Worth</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> and </span><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/andre-iguodala-net-worth-in-2020/#:~:text=Miami%20Heat%20swingman%20Andre%20Iguodala,of%20%2450%20million%20in%202020."><span style="font-weight: 400">ClutchPoints</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> estimate his Net Worth at $50 million.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala is also an active tech investor and earns his fortunes from this field as well. He also has an endorsement deal running with Nike.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Andre Iguodala NBA Sneaker Contract</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Andre Iguodala has been donning Nike sneakers for several years. He </span><a href="https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2015/11/andre-iguodala-nike-sneaker-deal-rotation-details"><span style="font-weight: 400">revealed</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> that he wears a pair for at least five games before sporting new ones. He is given two shoe options each per season with three-colorways for each option by Nike.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Iguodala recently donned the </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">?Nike Kobe 5 Protro?</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> in honor of Kobe Bryant and has worn several signature editions in the past.?</span>
<table style="height: 506px" width="510">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Age</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">30</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Marital Status</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Yes (Christina Gutierrez)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Children</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>NBA Championship Rings</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">3 (2015, 2017, 2018)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Height</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Weight</b></p>
</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">215 lb (98 kg)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center"><b>Wingspan</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">6?9? (2.11 m)</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>How to contact Andre Iguodala</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Andre Iguodala Instagram:</span> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andre/?hl=en"><b>andre</b></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Andre Iguodala Twitter:</span><a href="https://twitter.com/andre?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><b> @andre</b></a></p>

Andre Iguodala

Andre Iguodala 2021: Net worth, Salary, and Endorsements Andre Iguodala is a six-foot-six small forward who plays for Miami Heat in the NBA. He was born on January 28, 1984, to Linda and Leonard Shanklin in Springfield, Illinois. Iguodala is a three-time NBA champion who was named Finals MVP in 2015.? As a kid, Iguodala attended Lanphier High-School in his hometown. He grew up rooting for Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls and averaged 23.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists as a senior.? Iguodala was a highly-ranked prospect who then committed to the University of Arizona upon graduation. He attended two years there and gained a massive reputation owing to his athletic abilities on the court.? Feb 5, 2021; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (28) dribbles the basketball around Washington Wizards forward Isaac Bonga (17) during the third quarter of the game at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Iguodala averaged 9.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in his college career and chose to forego remaining years after his second season with the team. He signed with agent Rob Pelinka and declared eligibility for the NBA draft in 2004. Andre Iguodala NBA Career Iguodala was a highly ranked prospect in the 2004 class and went as the 9th overall pick in the draft. He was signed by the Philadelphia 76ers where he spent the first eight years of his NBA career. He started all 82 games as a rookie and shot 49.3% from the field to cement his place in the team.? Iguodala evolved into a massive contributor for the Sixers as years passed by. His knack for triple-doubles made him a talent to reckon with. He posted a career-high 18.8 PPG during the 2008-09 season and finish second behind LeBron James in triple-doubles made during the 2010-11 season.? A string of impressive displays earned Iguodala earned him his first All-Star selection in 2012. However, the Sixers then included Iguodala in a vast trade deal that sent him to the Denver Nuggets the same year.? Iguodala then moved to the Golden State Warriors after an unsettling year in Denver. He remained a starter with the Warriors, but Steve Kerr made him a sixth man starting from the 2014-15 season, which came as a surprise.? However, the Warriors found glory with their game plan and won three championships between 2015 and 2018. Iguodala was an integral part of the roster in all three years and he was also named Finals MVP in 2015. The Warriors then traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies in 2019 and the franchise then later sent him to the Miami Heat in early 2020. Iguodala?s experience proved to be vital in the Heat?s playoff run where they reached all the way till the NBA Finals.? Andre Iguodala Finals MVP 2015 Andre Iguodala won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2015 in what went down as a unique record. He became the first player to win the award without starting a single game during the regular season. The Warriors played LeBron James? Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals, and Iguodala was tasked with guarding the Cavs? best player.? Jan 20, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA;Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala (28) dunks against the Toronto Raptors during the first quarter at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports His defensive shielding kept LeBron from firing big which helped the Warriors big-time. Furthermore, Iguodala averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists which proved to be vital towards his team?s success.? He played the third-most minutes for the Warriors behind Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. He also ranked second in total rebounds during the series.? Major Achievements? 3? NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018) NBA Finals MVP (2015) NBA All-Star (2012) NBA All-Defensive First Team (2014) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2011) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005) First-team All-Pac-10 (2004) Second-team Parade All-American (2002) Andre Iguodala NBA Stats Iguodala is one of the most experienced players in the league right now. He?s been competing since 2004 and currently in the 2020-21 season, Iguodala is averaging 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Andre Iguodala Current Contract Iguodala signed a two-year contract extension worth $30 million with the Heat back in February 2020. The second-year however is a club option that will ultimately be decided when the due time comes.? Andre Iguodala 2021 Net Worth and Endorsements? Andre Iguodala has earned millions worth of salary so far in his career. His total estimate till the 2019/20 season stands at a whopping $169,074,259, according to HoopsHype. Furthermore, Celebrity Net Worth and ClutchPoints estimate his Net Worth at $50 million.? Iguodala is also an active tech investor and earns his fortunes from this field as well. He also has an endorsement deal running with Nike.? Andre Iguodala NBA Sneaker Contract Andre Iguodala has been donning Nike sneakers for several years. He revealed that he wears a pair for at least five games before sporting new ones. He is given two shoe options each per season with three-colorways for each option by Nike.? Iguodala recently donned the ?Nike Kobe 5 Protro? in honor of Kobe Bryant and has worn several signature editions in the past.?  Age 30   Marital Status Yes (Christina Gutierrez)  Children 2   NBA Championship Rings 3 (2015, 2017, 2018)  Nationality American  Height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)   Weight 215 lb (98 kg)  Wingspan 6?9? (2.11 m)   How to contact Andre Iguodala Andre Iguodala Instagram: andre Andre Iguodala Twitter: @andre

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Klay Thompson: Net worth, salary, endorsements</strong></h2>
Regarded as one of the best shooters in the game, Klay Alexander Thompson or Klay Thompson will be starting his 12th consecutive season for the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-2019-20-golden-state-warriors-full-roster/">Golden State Warriors</a> in the 2022-23 NBA season. Unfortunately, he has missed out on two of these seasons due to injury. He played college basketball for three seasons with the Washington State Cougars before being picked by the Warriors in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft as the 11th overall pick.

Since then, he has been a consistent performer for the team, winning four <a href="https://www.nba.com/">NBA</a> Championships with them.

[caption id="attachment_886658" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-886658" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-01-10T041910Z_483940387_MT1USATODAY17481610_RTRMADP_3_NBA-CLEVELAND-CAVALIERS-AT-GOLDEN-STATE-WARRIORS.jpg" alt="Klay Thompson" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates his 1800th career three-point basket during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals and missed the subsequent season. But as the shooting guard was gearing up for his return to the 2021 season, he tore his right Achilles tendon a month before the season opener, which again sidelined him for an entire year. After missing the first couple of months in the 2021-22 campaign, Klay played his game in 941 days against the Cavaliers.

While Thompson took some time to readjust to the game, he became a major part of the Warriors' run to their fourth championship in eight years. This continued his historic run of not losing a playoff series when healthy since the 2016 NBA Finals.
<h2>Major on-court achievements</h2>
4? NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018)

5נNBA All-Star?(2015?2019)

NBA Three-Point Contest champion?(2016)

2נAll-NBA Third Team?(2015,?2016)

NBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2019)

NBA All-Rookie First Team?(2012)

2? First-team?All-Pac-10?(2010,?2011)
<h2 style="text-align: center">Klay Thompson Stats</h2>
Having returned mid-season to help Stephen Curry and the Warriors in the 2021-22 edition, Klay <a href="https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/t/thompkl01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">averaged</a> 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 32 regular season games.

In the Playoffs, Thompson averaged 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 22 games.

Throughout the course of his career, he has averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 647 games.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Klay Thompson contract</h2>
Klay Thompson will be with the Warriors at least till the 2024 season as he <a href="https://www.si.com/nba/2019/07/01/klay-thompson-golden-state-warriors-free-agency-contract" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">inked</a> a massive $190 million extension deal back in the 2019 free agency. Thompson will earn a whopping salary of <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/klay-thompson-8062/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$40,600,080</a> for the 2022-23 season.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Klay Thompson Net Worth</h2>
<a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nba/klay-thompson-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a> derives that Klay Thompson's net worth is $70 million in 2022. Klay earns a fortune of his worth through his NBA salary, but <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/klay-thompson/?sh=885510c4272f" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a> also notified last year that the shooting guard made $17 million from endorsements last year.

According to Forbes, Thompson was the 22nd highest earning athlete in 2022 with earnings of $55 million.

[caption id="attachment_459173" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-459173" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1052723002-1.jpg" alt="Warriors' Klay Thompson" width="1920" height="1280" /> DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 21: Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors watches a replay as the Denver Nuggets look to close out during the second half of the Nuggets' 100-98 win on Sunday, October 21, 2018. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Golden State Warriors at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Klay Thompson's endorsements</h2>
Being a popular figure in Basketball, Thompson has quite a few endorsement deals to his name. Out of his total worth of $55 million, Klay Thompson is estimated to have earned $17 million through endorsements. Panini, BodyArmor, Bevel, NERF, and Gillette are among the brands endorsed by Thompson.
<table>
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<tr>
<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td>Southern California</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td>6?ft 6?in (1.98?m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td>100 kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Endorsements
</strong></td>
<td>Panini, BodyArmor, Anta Sports Products, Electronic Arts, Gillette, NERF</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Marital status</strong></td>
<td>Unmarried</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson: Net worth, salary, endorsements Regarded as one of the best shooters in the game, Klay Alexander Thompson or Klay Thompson will be starting his 12th consecutive season for the Golden State Warriors in the 2022-23 NBA season. Unfortunately, he has missed out on two of these seasons due to injury. He played college basketball for three seasons with the Washington State Cougars before being picked by the Warriors in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft as the 11th overall pick. Since then, he has been a consistent performer for the team, winning four NBA Championships with them. Jan 9, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) celebrates his 1800th career three-point basket during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports Klay Thompson suffered a torn ACL during the 2019 NBA Finals and missed the subsequent season. But as the shooting guard was gearing up for his return to the 2021 season, he tore his right Achilles tendon a month before the season opener, which again sidelined him for an entire year. After missing the first couple of months in the 2021-22 campaign, Klay played his game in 941 days against the Cavaliers. While Thompson took some time to readjust to the game, he became a major part of the Warriors&#8217; run to their fourth championship in eight years. This continued his historic run of not losing a playoff series when healthy since the 2016 NBA Finals. Major on-court achievements 4? NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018) 5נNBA All-Star?(2015?2019) NBA Three-Point Contest champion?(2016) 2נAll-NBA Third Team?(2015,?2016) NBA All-Defensive Second Team?(2019) NBA All-Rookie First Team?(2012) 2? First-team?All-Pac-10?(2010,?2011) Klay Thompson Stats Having returned mid-season to help Stephen Curry and the Warriors in the 2021-22 edition, Klay averaged 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 32 regular season games. In the Playoffs, Thompson averaged 19.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 22 games. Throughout the course of his career, he has averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 647 games. Klay Thompson contract Klay Thompson will be with the Warriors at least till the 2024 season as he inked a massive $190 million extension deal back in the 2019 free agency. Thompson will earn a whopping salary of $40,600,080 for the 2022-23 season. Klay Thompson Net Worth Celebrity Net Worth derives that Klay Thompson&#8217;s net worth is $70 million in 2022. Klay earns a fortune of his worth through his NBA salary, but Forbes also notified last year that the shooting guard made $17 million from endorsements last year. According to Forbes, Thompson was the 22nd highest earning athlete in 2022 with earnings of $55 million. DENVER, CO &#8211; OCTOBER 21: Klay Thompson (11) of the Golden State Warriors watches a replay as the Denver Nuggets look to close out during the second half of the Nuggets&#8217; 100-98 win on Sunday, October 21, 2018. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Golden State Warriors at the Pepsi Center in Denver. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) Klay Thompson&#8217;s endorsements Being a popular figure in Basketball, Thompson has quite a few endorsement deals to his name. Out of his total worth of $55 million, Klay Thompson is estimated to have earned $17 million through endorsements. Panini, BodyArmor, Bevel, NERF, and Gillette are among the brands endorsed by Thompson.  Age 32  Residence Southern California  Height 6?ft 6?in (1.98?m)  Weight 100 kg  Endorsements Panini, BodyArmor, Anta Sports Products, Electronic Arts, Gillette, NERF  Marital status Unmarried  &nbsp;

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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 Curry’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 Curry’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 for <em>The Baby-Faced Assassin,</em> 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 Celtics’ Jayson Tatum. </span>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Stephen Curry’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 Curry’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 Curry’s major achievements and awards</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA Finals MVP (2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× NBA Most Valuable Player (2015, 2016)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">9× NBA All-Star (2014–2019, 2021–2023)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA All-Star Game MVP (2022)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4× All-NBA First Team (2015, 2016, 2019, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">4× 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">2× NBA scoring champion (2016, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">2× NBA Three-Point Contest champion (2015, 2021)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">NBA steals leader (2016)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">50–40–90 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">2× SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">3× First-team All-SoCon (2007–2009)</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 Curry’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 Curry’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 Curry’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.  The new Atherton property 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 Curry’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 Curry’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>
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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>
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<td>Birth Place</td>
<td>Akron, Ohio</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>6’ 3” (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>
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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>
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<td>Rings</td>
<td>4</td>
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