What is Dell Curry's Net Worth?
Dell Curry, an accomplished former professional basketball player from the United States, boasts a net worth of $8 million. Today, he is also widely recognized as the father of NBA MVP Stephen Curry and NBA player Seth Curry. Dell enjoyed a successful NBA career from 1986 to 2002, starting with the Utah Jazz and concluding with the Toronto Raptors. He earned the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award in 1994 and remains the Charlotte Hornets' all-time leading scorer. He was honored by having his #30 jersey retired by Virginia Tech and was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
Career Earnings
Throughout his NBA tenure, Dell Curry earned a total salary of $19.8 million, equivalent to approximately $35 million today after adjusting for inflation. His peak single-season salary was $3.66 million, earned during the 1997-1998 season with the Charlotte Hornets.
Early Life
Wardell Stephen Curry Sr. was born on June 25, 1964, in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Raised in Grattoes, Curry showcased his talent at Fort Defiance High School, where he became the school's all-time leading scorer. Recognized as a McDonald's All-American in 1982, Curry excelled in both basketball and baseball, leading his teams to state championships. He was even selected by the Texas Rangers in the 1982 MLB draft. However, Curry chose to attend Virginia Tech, where he had a standout collegiate basketball career, earning Metro Conference Player of the Year in 1986, and also briefly played baseball.
NBA Career
Curry's professional journey began when he was picked 15th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 1986 NBA draft. After a season with the Jazz, he moved to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 1987-1988 season. Curry's big break came when he was the second player picked in the 1988 expansion draft by the Charlotte Hornets. Over ten seasons with the Hornets, Curry became known for his three-point shooting prowess, winning the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award, and setting several franchise records. He later played for the Milwaukee Bucks and finished his NBA career with the Toronto Raptors, retiring with career averages of 11.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists.
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Post-retirement, Curry stayed connected to basketball. He briefly served as an assistant coach for the Charlotte Bobcats but stepped down to focus on his sons' burgeoning careers. In 2009, he began working as a commentator for the Bobcats, while actively supporting his sons, Stephen and Seth, as they pursued their NBA careers.
Personal Life
Curry met his future wife, Sonya Adams, at Virginia Tech. They married in 1988 and had three children: Stephen, Seth, and Sydel. Both Stephen and Seth have made names for themselves in the NBA, with Stephen becoming a star point guard for the Golden State Warriors and Seth playing for the Brooklyn Nets. Curry was instrumental in nurturing their basketball talents.
In addition to his basketball legacy, Curry and his wife founded the Christian Montessori School of Lake Norman in 1995. They also established the Dell Curry Foundation in 1998, which operates five learning centers in Charlotte aimed at educational development and drug abuse counseling. On August 23, 2021, Curry and his wife announced their divorce after 33 years of marriage, with both citing infidelity.
