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The NBA is arguably the most popular and widely recognized league in the basketball world. Almost every young player dreams of joining the league and making an impact. As the current 2023-24 season is going, fans have been wondering who is the highest-paid player this season. Interestingly, 167 players will be earning at least the $9 million that basketball coach Steve Kerr will make this year.

Furthermore, one of the players whose journey has been commendable is Stephen Curry. His unique set of skills, basketball IQ, and performance are remarkable. Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the Golden State Warriors guard is the highest-paid player in 2023. He is currently in the second year of his multi-year lucrative contract.

He made his NBA debut in 2009 after being picked by the Golden State Warriors. Throughout his 15-year-long career fart, he has been loyal to the Warriors. Notably, Curry has also collected an extensive list of awards and recognition that make him stand out. Some of these include winning NBA championships four times, 2x MVP titles, the NBA Sportsmanship title once, and much more.

Additionally, Curry has proved to be a key player for the team and has taken the Warriors to greater heights. He has played a total of 911 games in his career so far, and each has been nothing short of a masterpiece. During the games, Curry averaged of 24.7 points, 4.7 total rebounds, and 6.4 assists. Notably, he has been called a future Hall of Famer which is quite impressive on its own.

Stephen Curry is earning $51.9 million in 2023

Stephen Curry is at the top of the list of highest-paid players in 2023. He is earning a staggering $51.9 million in the current season. This also makes him the first player to reach the mark of a $50 million salary which is highly impressive. He signed a four-year contract worth $215.35 million in 2021 that left everyone stunned as it was the maximum extension possible.

So far this season has been going well for Curry as he is averaging 27.4 points, 4.5 total rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. His stats and the kind of performances he is displaying justify the hefty amount that he is earning this year. Interestingly, for the next two seasons as well, Curry is likely to hold the title of highest-paid player in the NBA.

Furthermore, he comes from a basketball background as his father Dell Curry was a renowned NBA player. On the other hand, Steph’s mother Sonya Curry has been his biggest supporter. Fans are counting on Steph to add another Championship for the Warriors and leave an ever-lasting legacy behind.