To put what he’s saying into perspective, Steph had the highest salary of any NBA player in the 2024–2025 season, earning over $55 million, and next season, he looks set to make close to $60 million. Meanwhile, in October 2024, Forbes valued the Warriors at $8.8 billion, making them the most valuable team in the NBA.

During the 2024-25 season, the average NBA player made nearly $12 million, dwarfing the NFL average of about $3 million. Of course there are myriad reasons for this, not the least of which is roster size,

Stephen Curry ignited a debate by claiming NBA players are "underpaid," despite his $62 million salary. He argues the current CBA restricts players from equity participation, limiting their ability to benefit from the league's exponential growth.