Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Stephen Curry net worth: Career earnings, contract details, endorsements and more

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry are two of the biggest competitors within the NBA. Stephen joined the league four years ahead of Giannis. Ever since, both athletes have earned accolades and achievements for themselves. Stephen was selected as the 7th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in 2009 and Giannis was selected as the 15th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013.A common factor besides being two of the greatest competitors of all time is that the duo have stuck with their initial teams since the time they were drafted. Even though recently there were talks about Giannis being traded, the Bucks are highly unlikely to do that. While the athletes continue to leave a mark within the league, let’s take a look at their net worths, contract details, endorsements and everything you need to know about them.Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the highest-paid athletes in the league. He earned a spot in the top 10 NBA players’ salaries for the 2025-2026 season. Giannis’ exact salary for the season is $54,126,450. His net worth currently stands at $94.4 million. This is as per the latest update by Celebrity Net Worth. The Milwaukee Bucks star signed some of the most notable deals with the team. He signed a four-year $100 million deal with the team in 2016. Four years later, the athlete signed a five-year $228 million contract. In October 2023, he signed a three-year $186 million extension with the Bucks. To date, the athlete has earned a total amount of $338,006,542.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.Apart from his on-court earnings, a huge part of his income comes from the off-court ventures and endorsements. The athlete has a lifetime deal with Nike, launching his signature shoe line, Zoom Freak. Giannis is also associated with brands like Breitling, Unilever, Google, PepsiCo and Castrol. He earns $45 million annually from the endorsements. Giannis has also invested in businesses. The athlete launched a drink brand with his brothers and invested in health and fitness startups. He also owns a part of the Nashville SC. It is a Major League Soccer team.Stephen Curry stays on top in terms of being the highest-paid athlete within the NBA. The Golden State Warriors star earned a fortune with his dunk skills and popularity, both from his on-court and off-court ventures. As per Celebrity Net Worth’s latest update, his net worth stands at $240 million. In 2017, Stephen signed the most lucrative deal with the Warriors at that point in time. He signed a 5-year, $201.2 million contract with the team. The deal made him the first player to earn more than $40 million per season. In 2022, the player signed a 4-year, $215 million contract. Stephen signed another contract in 2024. It was a one-year, $62.6 million contract. The contract would pay him a salary of more than $60 million for the 2026-2027 season. This made him the third player, after LeBron James and Kevin Durant, to earn more than $500 million from the court alone.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.Apart from the on-court earnings, the athlete has earned from his endorsements as well. Stephen has associated himself with brands like Under Armour, Nike, and TCL's line of "Palm" phones. Typically, the athlete earns around $30-$40 million each year from these endorsements. Stephen has a foundation of his own that he runs with his wife, Ayesha Curry, Eat.Play.Learn. He also launched a bourbon whiskey line in honor of his father. Stephen named the brand “Gentleman’s Cut Bourbon.” Stephen also joined hands with the PLEZi Nutrition and launched the PLEZi hydration drinks.Based on net worths, Stephen clearly wins the race against Giannis Antetokounmpo. Stephen’s off-court endorsements and ventures have helped him take the lead in terms of fortune over his contemporaries. Follow this space for more such net worth comparisons, contract details and more.Also Read: Magic Johnson and Cookie Johnson’s combined net worth in 2025: NBA power couple’s career earnings, endorsements, and more