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Stephen Curry, Who Makes $4 Million More Than LeBron James, Eclipses Him In Social Media Views By Nearly 200 Million

Samir Mehdi
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Stephen Curry, Who Makes $4 Million More Than LeBron James, Eclipses Him In Social Media Views By Nearly 200 Million

Stephen Curry is undoubtedly one of the most popular athletes in the entire world. The way he revolutionized the way the game of basketball was played is something the league simply has not seen before. So, it makes sense when you realize that he’s one of the most viewed athletes on social media. 

His popularity skyrocketed to yet another stratospheric level this past year after he led the Golden State Warriors to their 4th championship in 8 years. Of course, it’s not just Curry who has seen his name become more prominent across social media platforms. 

LeBron James will almost always be in the news cycle regardless of his highlights or lowlights. Someone else who has firmly inserted themselves into the conversation for ‘most watchable player in the NBA’ is Nike’s newest signature athlete, Ja Morant.

Also read: “Andrew Wiggins Should’ve Won Finals MVP”: Stephen Curry Wasn’t Warriors’ Best Player in 2022 NBA Finals According to J.R. Smith

Stephen Curry beats the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant in total social media views 

Stephen Curry, who is set to earn $48 million this 2022-23 NBA season, has been watched across all social media platforms a reported 465 million times, according to Boardroom TV. Morant comes in at second with 351 million views and LeBron James comes in at third with 268 million views. 

This graphic was posted to the Boardroom TV socials but was taken down for an unknown reason. The statistics still stand however. On paper, Curry is the most popular athlete in the Association by several miles. 

Mind you, these aren’t stats for the whole year. These are stats from merely the first 6 weeks of the NBA regular season this year. So, despite the Golden State Warriors’ abysmal record, fans are still tuned into every single thing their superstar does on and off the court. 

Stephen Curry is out for NBA Christmas 

Stephen Curry will not be playing on NBA Christmas today due to him having a left shoulder injury. This is quite the loss for the NBA as showcased above, he’s the league’s biggest draw at the moment. 

However, with the Grizzlies being as aggressive as they are, with Dillon Brooks chatting both Curry and Jordan Poole on the sidelines, the game will certainly be an entertaining one, even without the 2x MVP.

Also read: “Game 6 at Golden State Made Me Nauseous!”: Chris Paul Once Admitted How Tough It Was Losing to Stephen Curry and the Warriors in 2018 WCFs

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Samir Mehdi

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Samir Mehdi is a senior strategist for the NBA division at The Sportsrush. Ever since he was 13 years old, he’s been obsessed with the game of basketball. From watching Kobe Bryant’s highlights on YouTube to now, analyzing and breaking down every single game on League Pass, Samir’s passion for the game is unwavering. He's a complete basketball junkie who not only breaks down current games but also keenly watches ones from the 60s’ and 70s’ while also reading comprehensive books on the history of the league. Samir’s life revolves around basketball and he hopes that shows in his work. Aside from work, he loves to spend time in the gym and with his friends at social gatherings.

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