The NBA is experiencing a period of expansion and growth. It has just closed a new multi-million dollar contract for the transmission of its matches on TV and streaming platforms and the impact of its main figures and franchises is enormous on a global level.
Speaking of figures and franchises, one of the NBA’s biggest stars revealed that he wants to own a team in the American Basketball League, the most important in the world. This is Stephen Curry, four-time champion and undisputed star of the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry has expressed his intention to own an NBA franchise. (AP)
At 36 years old, Curry has just signed an extension of his contract with the Warriors until 2027, so He still has to collect a total of 177.9 billion dollars between these next three campaigns.The recent gold medalist with the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has investments in different areas, such as clothing (he has shares in the Under Armour brand), technology companies, an audiovisual production company (Unanimous Media, which produces films, programs, books, podcasts and video games), a golf league, a men’s clothing company, real estate, investment funds, etc.
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But Curry already sees himself as the owner of an NBA franchise. In other words, in some way, following the path taken by Michael Jordan, the ultimate legend, who became the owner of the Charlotte Hornets at one time.
“For me, owning a team is definitely on the table. I think I could do a good job of helping maintain how great the NBA is right now and what it takes to run a championship organization,” Curry said in an interview with CNBC.
Stephen Curry has expressed his intention to own an NBA franchise. (AP)
“I know I have a lot more to accomplish on the court before moving on to other roles in the league,” the point guard said, referring to the three seasons he has left as a player. But it is clear that he does not imagine himself away from basketball, but rather betting on a future in the NBA.
The American League plans to add new franchises and Seattle and Las Vegas are considered possibilities.
