Numerous basketball supporters actively debate which NBA player should earn the title of the greatest of all time (GOAT). These days two basketball players stand out most in debates about the NBA’s greatest player: LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
The Western Conference witnessed the outstanding play of these two superstars through 2025. Which player holds the largest net worth in 2025 between James and Curry?
What Is LeBron James’s Net Worth?
As of 2025, James’s net worth is estimated at approximately $1.2 billion, solidifying his status as the first active NBA player to achieve billionaire status. His billionaire status results from his NBA career salary combined with profitable endorsement contracts and his strategic business investments.
Throughout his long NBA career, James received more than $479 million in salary while playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. The two-year, $104 million contract extension he accepted with the Lakers in 2024 increased his career earnings and is expected to exceed $583 million by the end of 2024-25.
Off the court, James’s endorsement portfolio is equally impressive. A lifetime deal with Nike worth more than $1 billion represents the exceptional market value he possesses. His income comes from multiple sources including his partnerships with AT&T, PepsiCo and Walmart.
His entrepreneurial attitude emerges through multiple business investments. For instance the sports icon launched SpringHill Company in 2020 which builds media content for both Netflix and HBO platforms.
Furthermore, as a partner in Fenway Sports Group, James holds ownership stakes in prominent sports teams, including Liverpool FC and the Boston Red Sox.
What is Stephen Curry’s Net Worth?
As the Golden State Warriors’ three-point specialist, Curry maintains a prosperous financial position. Curry maintains an estimated net worth of $220 million as of 2025.
Curry receives yearly salaries exceeding $50 million through his $215 million contract with the Golden State Warriors at age 37. The new contract solidifies his position both as an essential Warriors team member and among top salary earners in the NBA.
Multiple endorsement contracts alongside his regular income create an enormous financial gain for Curry. His multi-year commitment with Under Armour resulted in the launching of his own brand named the Curry Brand which has established a major source of income for him.
Curry’s yearly earnings come from partnerships with Chase, Subway and Rakuten along with several other businesses. The endorsement contracts contribute to Curry earning more than $50 million per year.
Through his career in business, he established Unanimous Media as a production company that produces content based on faith and family. His wealth accumulation strategy also includes strategic investments into Silicon Valley startups.
While both James and Curry have achieved remarkable financial success, James’s net worth of $1.2 billion significantly surpasses Curry’s $220 million as of 2025. The two athletes prove that systematic business planning combined with brand development produces extraordinary money-making potential in professional sports.
James vs Curry on the Basketball Court
Curry has been the talk of the NBA this week after dropping a jaw-dropping 52 points against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 1. But while Curry’s offensive explosion turned heads, James is quietly reminding fans of his greatness. Despite being 40 years old, James hasn’t scored below 27 points in his last two games.
On April 4, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Lakers still maintain superiority during the ongoing season because they have won three games out of four encounters. The Lakers hold the third seed in the Western Conference standings above Warriors who occupy fifth place.
This season, Curry has maintained numbers that closely match the scores produced by James. Curry leads in averaging 24.8 points per game and James follows closely with 24.6 points per game.