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Dell Curry is a former American Basketball player who has played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1986 to 2002. He is the all-time second-highest points scorer for Charlotte Hornets with 9,839 points from 701 matches played. After his retirement from professional Basketball, Curry took also took over the role as an assistant coach and currently works as an expert commentator on Hornets television broadcasts.
Curry has been a prominent player in his Basketball career and has so many records and achievements to his name. He has been named Player of the Year in the Metro Conference three times in his career. He was also given the Virginia Mr. Basketball Award in 1982 for his heroics in high-school Basketball. Curry also enjoys a healthy net worth and lives a lavish lifestyle from the income he earned by playing the sport. Let’s have a look at Dell Curry’s Net Worth as of in 2024
Dell Curry Net Worth in 2024
| Full Name | Wardell Stephen Curry Sr. |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 25th June, 1964 |
| Age | 60 Years |
| Girlfriend/Wife | Sonya Curry (ex-Wife) |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Former American Basketball Player |
| Net Worth | Around $10 Million |
| Salary | $900K + |
| Monthly Income | $70K + |
| Annual Income | $1 Million + |
Dell Curry has a net worth of around $10 Million, which he earned by playing Basketball and currently serving as a Sports commentator. He gets a monthly income of more than $70k, while his annual salary is calculated to be more than $1 Million.
Dell Curry Early Life and Career
Dell Curry was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on 25th June, 1964 and was raised in Grottoes where he played High School Basketball at Fort Defiance. He was the all-time leading scorer in School history and was named McDonald’s All-American in 1982. Apart from Basketball, Curry also excelled in Baseball at High School and went on to win State Championships in both sports. He was also picked by the Texas Rangers in the1982 Major League Baseball draft.
Dell Curry began his College Basketball career for Virginia Tech in Blacksburg in 1982. There he met Bobby Beecher, Perry Young, Al Young, and Keith Colbert and all were a part of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in 1983 and 1984, where they finished in the third position. Curry had 2,389 points (second all-time) and 295 steals (all-time leader) for Virginia Tech in College Basketball. He was also inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 1996.
Curry finally got his break when he was picked as 15th overall draft by the Utah Jazz in the 1986 NBA Draft. After playing one season with the Jazz, he moved to Cleveland Cavaliers ahead of the 1987 season. After a couple of years with the Cavaliers, Curry was the second drafted player by Charlotte Hornets for the NBA for 1988. He later went on to play for Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors in the last few years of his career.
Post retirement, Dell Curry took up the coaching role and was named as a Assistant Coach of Charlotte Bobcats, on 18th June, 2007. However, he stepped down from the role even before the beginning of the season to attend his sons’ Basketball games. After that, Curry kickstarted his career as commentator, along with the announcer Steve Martin for the Charlotte Bobcats (now Charlotte Hornets).
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Dell Curry NBA Earnings
| SEASON | TEAM | SALARY |
|---|---|---|
| 2001/02 | Toronto Raptors | $2,100,000 ($3,495,803*) |
| 2000/01 | Toronto Raptors | $2,000,000 ($3,437,482*) |
| 1999/00 | Toronto Raptors | $2,100,000 ($3,744,001*) |
| 1998/99 | Milwaukee Bucks | $1,000,000 ($1,817,858*) |
| 1997/98 | Charlotte Hornets | $3,660,000 ($6,765,428*) |
| 1996/97 | Charlotte Hornets | $1,830,000 ($3,460,428*) |
| 1995/96 | Charlotte Hornets | $1,570,000 ($3,050,546*) |
| 1994/95 | Charlotte Hornets | $1,340,000 ($2,682,815*) |
| 1993/94 | Charlotte Hornets | $1,040,000 ($2,134,095*) |
| 1992/93 | Charlotte Hornets | $750,000 ($1,585,115*) |
| 1991/92 | Charlotte Hornets | $1,006,000 ($2,191,829*) |
| 1990/91 | Charlotte Hornets | $900,000 ($2,052,963*) |
| Total | $19,296,000 ($36,418,363*) |
Dell Curry Investments
Post Basketball career, Dell Curry also got involved in charity work and is the founder of the Dell Curry Foundation and the Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman. With these, he has been able to contribute to various causes and initiatives with the main focus on education, youth development and empowerment of the community. Through his foundation, Curry has been able to bring influence on so many people and changed many lives.
Dell Curry Wife
Dell Curry was married to his first wife Sonya Curry from 1988 only to part ways after 33 Years. Curry and Sonya got divorced on 23rd August, 2021. The couple also have three children and two of their sons, Stephen and Seth are also well-known Basketball players.
FAQs
How is Dell Curry related to Steph Curry?
Steph Curry is the son of the former NBA star Dell Curry.
How much did Dell Curry make in the NBA?
In 16 years of his NBA career, Dell Curry has made $19.8 million.
