An NBA first: Curry tops earnings for the 10th time

Stephen Curry has added a historic financial milestone alongside his on-court achievements. The Golden State Warriors star has made NBA history, becoming the highest-paid player in the league for 10 consecutive seasons. Curry has topped the salary rankings every season since signing his five-year, $201 million supermax contract in 2017.

The figures from this decade-long stretch illustrate both the player's career growth and the league's massive financial expansion. Curry's annual salaries break down as follows: $34.68 million in 2017-18, $37.46 million in 2018-19, $40.23 million in 2019-20, $43.01 million in 2020-21, and $45.78 million in 2021-22; that figure continued to rise in subsequent seasons, reaching $59.6 million in 2025-26, and is set to surpass $60 million for the first time in NBA history next season at $62.6 million in 2026-27.

No one has come close to this record. The closest anyone has come to Curry's mark is Kobe Bryant, who topped the list for seven consecutive seasons.

This financial achievement aligns perfectly with his on-court performance. Throughout his run as the highest-paid player, Curry has continued to earn All-NBA selections, added two more championships, won a Finals MVP and cemented his status as the greatest shooter in basketball history.

Curry's overall career achievements further underscore the significance of this record. A four-time NBA champion, two-time league MVP (one unanimous), 12-time All-Star, two-time scoring champion, Olympic gold medalist and the NBA's all-time leader in three-pointers made, Curry recently became the first active player in history to have a solo exhibit at the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

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