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Big controversy! Curry s alternative remarks have caused criticism for being criticized for being greedy or offended the bosses of 30 teams

10:24pm, 27 July 2025Basketball

The star player of the Warriors Stephen Curry, as an outstanding athlete, has always been an ideal idol in the minds of fans. Curry not only showed amazing skills and flexible style in the game, but also had a honest and cute face, so he was affectionately called "primary school student". On and off the court, Curry's character and skills are unquestionable. He treated the fans in a friendly and easy-going manner, and got along very well with his teammates, making him a not only a popular player, but also a trustworthy mentor and friend.

Reviewed last season, at the end of the season, Curry successfully surpassed the Rockets center Adams with his selfless team spirit and outstanding cooperation ability, and won the "Best Teammate Award" voted by players anonymously. This honor not only enhances Curry's personal reputation, but also highlights his importance in a broader team atmosphere, with the positive values and positive energy around him always accompanying him.

However, there seems to be always a storm that cannot be avoided. Recently, Curry made a remark that sparked heated public discussion when he participated in a program called "360 with Speedy", which immediately made him feel like he was in the whirlpool of public opinion, which also attracted a lot of controversy and doubts. In the show, the host mentioned Norman Alexander's new contract, with an annual salary of more than $70 million, and further asked Curry whether he felt that his salary as a player was low.

Curry responded positively to this, saying: "We are not involved in the distribution of equity due to the current labor-management agreement structure and are at a disadvantage in terms of revenue. Whether in the past or present, the growth of the league is almost ten times. So, we think that our salary is low, partly because we cannot own equity distribution during the game. Ultimately, everyone hopes to benefit from this huge growth."

He continued: "Of course, I understand that we are lucky to be able to make a living by playing basketball and get such a considerable income, and I am grateful for this. Basketball is a unique ‘commodity’ and I hope that relevant regulations can be adjusted so that players can gain more benefits in the team’s equity and league valuation growth. I believe this is what we deserve." As soon as Curry's above speech was spread, it immediately sparked heated discussion among the fans. Many people expressed dissatisfaction with this, and some fans even bluntly raised his selfishness. Some fans questioned whether the player will take the initiative to cut his salary to subsidize the boss if the boss loses money? Some fans joked that although they supported Curry, his words seemed a bit too much, and it was inevitable that people would think of the truth that "the human heart is not enough to swallow the elephant." Others said that if these words were spoken by LeBron James, the response might be even more intense.

In addition, some fans bluntly said that as a player with an annual salary of nearly 100 million yuan, they even complained that their income was too low. Isn’t they too greedy? Sure enough, the response to Curry's remarks in the comment section is colorful, and the taste is not difficult to understand. Indeed, NBA President Xiao Hua has expanded the business trend of the entire league to an unprecedented scale over the past few decades, and this has undoubtedly brought huge revenue increases to the players.

Imagine that about a dozen years ago, the maximum salary contracts of basketball superstars such as Kobe, Duncan, and Yao Ming were only at the level of 20 to 30 million US dollars. Now, the contracts of digital superstars are close to 70 to 80 million US dollars, and will soon exceed the 100 million US dollars mark. If Curry is still dissatisfied in this situation, is he a little insatiable?

Curry's speech not only failed to be agreed, but may not be displeased by the bosses of 30 teams in the league. The bosses may not help but think in their hearts: You are so well paid and you still want to compete for our profits. Are you going to rebel? This sentence sounds like a joke, but the hidden truth behind it is thought-provoking - after all, if other players also hold the same view, that day will be troublesome.

It seems that the team boss is not easy, so it is not difficult to understand why the Mavericks boss seems hesitant when dealing with Doncic's super maximum salary. In the eyes of many people, the players have made a lot of money, so the boss will naturally not feel good in business. So, fans, what do you think about this?

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