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$9 Billion Worth Warriors Owe Stephen Curry His 5th Ring

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Warriors legend Stephen Curry is a name that will be etched in golden letters in the history books of the NBA. The seventh pick in the 2009 draft changed the landscape of basketball with his never-before-seen shooting abilities, making him one of the most influential players of all time.

Despite not being a top overall pick, the Warriors selected him, and the rest is history. Going on to rewrite the rulebook of the game, Curry has captured the imagination of millions with his marksmanship. Listed at 6-foot-2, the two-time MVP inspired a generation that couldn’t necessarily dunk the ball.

Valued at $315 million when Curry was drafted, the Golden State Warriors are worth approximately $9.14 billion today. Curry has brought the Bay Area four titles along with global popularity. Fast-forward to now, and the superstar is in his 16th season doing the maximum lifting for the Dubs.

$9 Billion Worth Warriors Owe Stephen Curry His 5th Ring

Steph Curry Needs His Robin

Losing his Splash Brother, Klay Thompson to the Mavericks in the summer, Curry requires someone to anchor the offense alongside. Though the 36-year-old superstar continues to play at a high level, there is only little he can do in a five-on-five game.

The Warriors, who have been struggling of late, need to pull some strings. Unfortunately, the pursuit to acquire Paul George or Lauri Markkanen in the offseason didn’t bore the desired results. Nonetheless, there is time before the trade deadline, and the front office could possibly make some strategic moves.

Names like Zach LaVine, Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson, and Nikola Vucevic have been making quite the noise in the trade market. Hence, it is time that owner Joe Lacob and management secure the best deal possible even if it means letting go of some of the young talents on the roster.

Steph Curry’s Contribution to Warriors’ Net Worth

There are seldom players in the history of American sports who have had a similar impact to that of Curry. The ten-time All-Star has been a revolutionary figure for the Warriors franchise, taking them to unexpected heights.

Curry’s impact on the Bay Area organization goes beyond his hardwood achievements. The two-time scoring champion’s influence on fans and media increased Golden State’s stocks to another level altogether. Having seen a 30-time increase in its valuation since the arrival of the baby-faced assassin, owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber owe a lot of the success to No.30.

Keeping in mind the recent struggles of the Warriors, GM Michael Dunleavy Jr. and the front office need to assure Curry of the desired help. In pursuit of his fifth ring, the Chef needs a perennial All-Star caliber player alongside him.

It is a stressful time for the Warriors’ management, who might need to part with some of their young talents. Considering there aren’t enough first round draft picks for the Warriors to hand out, tough decisions will need to be made. Names like Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, Moses Moody, and Buddy Hield could find themselves packaged in a trade.

For the longest time, Jonathan Kuminga was shielded from all such trade talks. Nevertheless, given the recent tensions between him and the organization, the situation is highly volatile.

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