“We are underpaid” – Stephen Curry sparks salary debate amidst WNBA players demanding pay equal to NBA stars | NBA News
After WNBA players staged a quiet yet powerful demonstration on All-Star game day to demand pay equal to NBA stars, Stephen Curry has jumped into the salary debate by saying that ‘NBA stars are underpaid’. He appeared on the podcast, 360 with Speedy, and made the startling comment while discussing the topic of player salary in the NBA.Stephen Curry was of the view that the NBA players’ salaries don’t reflect the value the players create. He said the players’ salaries are far less as compared to teams’ soaring valuations. While the issue of pay disparity among NBA and WNBA players is already heating up, the latest comment from the Golden State Warriors has opened everyone’s eyes to a fact ignored to date.
Stephen Curry spoke about NBA players’ salaries and said they are underpaid
Stephen Curry is all set to take home about $60 million in salary in the upcoming season. However, he doesn’t think the figure is justified. He raised the issue of NBA players being underpaid during his recent appearance on a podcast and said:“I think, because of the way the CBA is structured right now, we can’t participate in equity. And that’s a big deal because it is a partnership with ownership. It’s a partnership with the league, and we’re on the short term of that revenue.”He elaborated, “Those (contract) numbers sound crazy, but what the league is doing, from whatever era you want to compare it to, to now, is probably 10x that. The idea that we can’t participate in equity while we’re playing is part of why I would say yes, we are underpaid, because we want to be able to participate in that rise.”“Hopefully, sooner than later, those rules change a little bit so that players can participate more in the upside of team equity, the league, valuations, and all that type of stuff. Just because I think we deserve it.”His comment has definitely pinpointed the glaring issue in the NBA and may kickstart serious discussions on restructuring the CBA.
Stephen Curry opened up on being underpaid when his net worth became topic of discussion
During the podcast where Stephen Curry appeared, he spoke on various topics. In one of the sections, the host, Speedy Morman, asked if the speculations that his net worth is about $240 million are true. To this, Curry said that he was not sure and that he didn’t care. He swiftly diverted the discussion to present contracts of various players, which are now in the supermax category. Taking the discussion further, the host asked if Curry thought that the players were underpaid. Curry said yes and went on to explain his viewpoint.The NBA players, on average, took home $12 million in the 2024-2025 season. A few NBA stars are some of the richest athletes on Forbes’ list. Still, according to Curry, there is room for improvement in the CBA structure, which can result in improved salaries for the NBA players.The discussions around NBA and WNBA players’ pay disparity have already heated up. Recently, Shaquille O’Neal backed WNBA stars and said that their salaries are outright unjustified. WNBA stars wore ‘Pay us what you owe us’ t-shirts on the All-Star game day to voice their demand for pay equal to NBA players. According to various media reports, WNBA star Caitlin Clark’s game tickets were priced at $41, and she was being considered the biggest crowd-puller before she had to sit on bench due to injury.
Stephen Curry FAQs
What is Stephen Curry’s net worth in 2025?
Stephen Curry’s net worth in 2025 is estimated at $240 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
What is Stephen Curry’s contract value for the 2024-2025 season?
Stephen Curry’s contract value stands at $59,606,817.
Will Stephen Curry retire in 2026?
No, Stephen Curry will not retire in 2026.Also Read: 10 wealthiest NBA stars in 2025 – Updated Net Worth, Current Occupation and More
