Last Updated on December 24, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here is Stephen Curry’s contract history throughout his NBA career:
2009 NBA Draft and Rookie Contract
- Team: Golden State Warriors
- Contract: 4 years, $12.7 million
- Years: 2009–2013
- Details:
- Curry was drafted 7th overall in the 2009 NBA Draft.
- His rookie contract was relatively modest by today’s standards, as it was signed under the 2005 collective bargaining agreement.
First Major Extension
- Contract: 4 years, $44 million
- Years: 2013–2017
- Details:
- Signed in 2012 before the 2013 season.
- Considered one of the most team-friendly deals in NBA history as Curry outperformed expectations, becoming a 2× MVP and leading the Warriors to an NBA Championship during this span.
Supermax Contract
- Contract: 5 years, $201 million
- Years: 2017–2022
- Details:
- Signed in July 2017.
- Became the first player in NBA history to sign a contract worth over $200 million.
- This deal recognized Curry as the centerpiece of the Warriors’ dynasty and compensated him for his contributions.
Second Supermax Contract
- Contract: 4 years, $215 million
- Years: 2022–2026
- Details:
- Signed in August 2021.
- Made Curry the first player in NBA history to sign two $200+ million contracts.
- Runs through the 2025–26 NBA season, when Curry will be 38 years old.
Career Earnings
By the end of his 2025–2026 contract, Curry’s total on-court earnings are projected to exceed $470 million, making him one of the highest-paid players in NBA history.
Key Points
- Curry’s early contract was undervalued due to concerns about ankle injuries.
- His subsequent deals reflect his status as one of the NBA’s all-time greats, a transformational player, and the face of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty.