*Stephen Curry has been the NBA’s top earner for eight consecutive years, with a staggering $59.6 million salary slated for next season, per ESPN. Add to that an estimated $100 million yearly from endorsements, including his role as president of Under Armour’s Curry Brand, according to Forbes.
Yet, when asked about his net worth on the 360 With Speedy podcast, CNBC News reports that Curry admitted, “[Net worth] is not something I really worry about too much. I have somebody that takes care of that for me.”
Instead of fixating on a single number, the Golden State Warriors star prioritizes building a legacy of meaningful investments. “The idea of what I have going on is about creating a portfolio of stuff that is aspirational in terms of wealth,” he said, emphasizing pride in opportunities and relationships over raw figures. Financial experts applaud this mindset.
Curry added, “You want to have something you look back on and are proud of, knowing we’ve been blessed with so many opportunities and so many resources and so many relationships.”
Ben Smith, a certified financial planner at Cove Financial Planning, calls it “a breath of fresh air,” noting that Curry’s focus on pursuing excellence and purposeful investments fuels long-term financial health. For most people, obsessing over net worth can be a trap, says Smith.
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It often overshadows more fulfilling goals, like paying off debt or funding a dream vacation. Joy Slabaugh, a certified financial planner and founder of Wealth Alignment Institute, agrees, warning that net worth is “just one metric — and often a misleading one.”
“I’ve seen clients fixated on their net worth while completely disconnected from their financial reality,” Slabaugh said. “Tracking net worth without tracking values or lifestyle intentions is like watching your pulse without knowing if your heart is healthy.”
She’s observed clients perpetually chasing “a little more than what they actually have,” which can disconnect them from their true financial reality.
Experts recommend focusing on cash flow and carefully monitoring income and expenses, enabling practical goals such as creating an emergency fund or paying off student loans.
By aligning financial choices with personal values, like Curry does, anyone can create a plan that funds a meaningful life, not just a larger bank balance.
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