# Stephen Curry career milestones and longevity > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stephen-curry-career-milestones-and-longevity > Updated: 2026-10-25T23:59:34.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3. Stephen Curry has reached unprecedented financial milestones, becoming the first NBA player to surpass $600 million in career earnings. Following a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors through June 2029, his total career salary is estimated at $652 million. For the 2026/2027 season, he is projected to remain the league’s highest-paid player with an annual salary of approximately $59.6 million. More recently, Curry and Kevin Durant have joined an exclusive group of athletes by surpassing $1 billion in cumulative career earnings. Curry, ranked ninth on the all-time list with approximately $1.02 billion, is projected to reach $1.22 billion by 2027. His financial trajectory is bolstered by his tenure with the Warriors and a new shoe deal with Li-Ning. During the 2026-2027 season, Curry is projected to earn a total of $203.6 million, which may make him the first basketball player to generate over $200 million in a single season when accounting for salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. Regarding his professional future, Curry has discussed his legacy and the transition from active play to ambassadorial roles, noting past conversations with sports icons such as Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, and Tom Brady. His skills coach, Brandon Payne, has dismissed speculation regarding a decline in performance, stating that the end of Curry’s career is “not at all near.” Payne attributed Curry’s continued ability to maintain high-level performance to a training regimen incorporating neuroscience and high-intensity conditioning. ## Claims - Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant surpassed $1 billion in career earnings during the 2025-2026 NBA season. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Stephen Curry is projected to earn $203.6 million during the 2026-2027 season. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Career earnings calculations include salaries, bonuses, and off-court endorsements before taxes and agent fees. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Tiger Woods was the first active athlete to surpass $1 billion in career earnings in 2009. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Stephen Curry's career earnings are estimated at $1.02 billion. (single source) - Kevin Durant's career earnings are estimated at $1.06 billion. (single source) - Cristiano Ronaldo is the first active athlete to earn $2 billion in his career. (single source) - Stephen Curry signed a new shoe deal with Li-Ning following a split from Under Armour in November 2025. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant join billion-dollar career earnings club NBA stars Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have surpassed $1 billion in career earnings, joining an elite group of athletes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stephen-curry-and-kevin-durant-join-billion-dollar-career-earnings-club ### 2026-10-21: Stephen Curry discusses career longevity and legacy Stephen Curry has discussed his career longevity with sports legends and received optimistic assessments from his skills coach regarding his continued performance in the NBA. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stephen-curry-discusses-career-longevity-and-legacy ### 2026-09-28: Stephen Curry becomes first NBA player to surpass $600 million in career earnings Stephen Curry becomes the first NBA player to exceed $600 million in career earnings and is projected to lead the league in annual salary for the 2026/27 season. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stephen-curry-becomes-first-nba-player-to-surpass-600-million-in-career-earnings --- Cite as: Stephen Curry career milestones and longevity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/stephen-curry-career-milestones-and-longevity