Steph Curry’s new $63M contract in context
Steph Curry has just inked a deal that will keep him splashing threes for the Golden State Warriors through the 2026-27 season. The 10-time All-Star is set to pocket nearly $63 million in the newly-signed final year, capping off a three-season run where he'll earn $55.8 million, $59.6 million, and $62.6 million respectively. But how does Curry’s paycheck compare to the highest paid athletes?
On the latest Forbes list of the highest-earning athletes, Curry came 9th, well behind soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who is estimated to have raked in a staggering $200 million from Saudi club Al Nassr, along with $60 million in endorsements, fueled by his nearly one-billion-strong social media following. In second place is golfer Jon Rahm, who has pulled in $198 million after joining the LIV Golf tour, while Ronaldo’s rival Lionel Messi rounds out the top three, thanks to total earnings of $135 million.
On the latest Forbes list of the highest-earning athletes, Curry came 9th, well behind soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who is estimated to have raked in a staggering $200 million from Saudi club Al Nassr, along with $60 million in endorsements, fueled by his nearly one-billion-strong social media following. In second place is golfer Jon Rahm, who has pulled in $198 million after joining the LIV Golf tour, while Ronaldo’s rival Lionel Messi rounds out the top three, thanks to total earnings of $135 million.
