Sports cards and memorabilia are big business for fans, collectors, and investors, and few athletes in the industry draw the attention and limelight like Stephen Curry. The Golden State Warriors guard’s reach goes far beyond the Bay Area, with fans around the globe idolizing the 6’2″ sharpshooter for the gusto, tenacity, and joy with which he approaches the game.
Since breaking into the league back in 2009, Curry has put together an impressive resumé, winning four championships, an Olympic gold medal, two MVP crowns, and an NBA Finals MVP. He has been selected to the All-NBA first team on four occasions and has been named to the All-Star 11 times. Curry has recorded more 3-pointers than any player in NBA history and holds the Warriors’ franchise record for most points.
This week, Curry set another record, this time off the court, when one of his Topps basketball cards sold for an exorbitant fee.
Stephen Curry Topps Basketball Card Fetches Over Half a Million Dollars
Curry’s “night-night” celebration, which he often pulls out after drilling a 3-pointer to close out a game, has become famous around the globe.
In what turned out to be one of the most iconic moments in Olympic basketball history, the point guard dropped his well-known celebration after hitting a fadeaway 3-pointer against France in the finals with just 35 seconds left. It was a special shot, and it came as no surprise when trading card company Topps produced a card with the image.
This week, it was announced that the 1/1 card with Curry’s autograph has sold for a whopping $518,500. According to an Instagram post from Topps, the card is now officially the most expensive Topps Now card ever sold. The price for Curry’s Olympic card surpassed the previous Topps Now record of $225,700 that was paid for a 1/1 Shohei Ohtani 50/50 club card.
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Curry’s impact on the game cannot be overstated. It is hard to measure in number his contribution to modern day basketball. The gifted shooter has revolutionized the way the game is played, with teams now turning to a fast-paced approach that focuses more on perimeter shooting and spreading the court as they attempt to replicate the guard’s success.
The Warriors’ season may have ended in disappointment after a second-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Curry doesn’t seem to be losing any of his allure. The 37-year-old continues to put up staggering numbers year after year and shatter records along the way.
Last season, Curry led the Warriors roster in points (24.5) and assists (6.0) and recorded more 3-pointers per game (4.4) than any other player in the league.
