Eddy Curry Net Worth

What Is Eddy Curry Net Worth?

Eddy Curry, a retired American professional basketball player, has an estimated net worth of $3 million as of 2024. Over his 11 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), Curry earned approximately $70 million in salary alone. However, financial difficulties and mismanagement have significantly impacted his wealth.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Eddy Anthony Curry Jr. was born on December 5, 1982, in Harvey, Illinois. He attended Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois. During his senior year, he averaged 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 blocks per game. In 2001, he was named Illinois Mr. Basketball. Curry initially committed to DePaul University but chose to enter the 2001 NBA draft directly from high school. Selected fourth overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2001 NBA draft, Curry signed a $14 million deal. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2002. During his second year, he led the NBA in field goal percentage at 58.5%.

NBA Career and Earnings

Curry played for the Chicago Bulls (2001-2005), New York Knicks (2005-2011), Miami Heat (2011-2012), and Dallas Mavericks (2012-2013). During his NBA career, Curry accumulated significant earnings, but his financial situation deteriorated due to various factors.

Key contract details and earnings include:

• Chicago Bulls (2001-2005): Curry’s salaries ranged from $2.7 million in 2001-02 to $3.9 million in 2004-05.
• New York Knicks (2005-2011): Curry’s most lucrative contract was with the Knicks, where he earned $7.4 million in 2005-06, increasing to $10.5 million in 2009-10. In 2006-2007 NBA season, Curry achieved a career-high average of 19.5 points per game with the New York Knicks, solidifying his reputation as a reliable scorer.
• Minnesota Timberwolves (2010-2011): $11.3 million (bought out of contract and paid to not play).
• Miami Heat (2011-2012): $989.4 thousand, he was part of the Miami Heat team that clinched the NBA Championship in 2012.
• Dallas Mavericks (2012-2013): $55.7 thousand.

His total career earnings amounted to approximately $70 million. Despite these substantial earnings, Curry faced significant financial setbacks. In 2008, Curry was reportedly in such dire financial straits that he requested an $8 million advance on his $9 million salary from the Knicks. The Knicks advanced him $2 million.

NBA Career Statistics:

• Points: 6,820 (12.9 ppg)
• Rebounds: 2,725 (5.2 rpg)
• Blocks: 384 (0.7 bpg)

Curry played 527 regular-season games, averaging 12.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Additional Career Highlights:

• NBA Champion (2012) with the Miami Heat
• NBA All-Rookie First Team (2002)
• Led the NBA in field goal percentage (2002-2003 season)

Financial Issues and Legal Battles

Curry’s financial troubles included a range of issues, such as extravagant spending, mismanagement, and legal disputes. In 2009, he faced foreclosure on his Chicago home after falling $217,000 behind on mortgage payments for his $3.7 million mortgage in 2009. He lost his Burr Ridge, Ill. mansion to foreclosure in March 2012 and the home was later sold at a sheriff’s sale. He was also sued by Jacob the Jeweler for failing to pay for $450,000 worth of jewelry, a debt that was later resolved. Court papers revealed he spent $1,075 monthly on cable and satellite TV, $6,000 monthly on a personal chef, and $17,000 on relatives and dependents. He also lost a considerable amount of money to a former agent who allegedly took out loans using a rubber stamp of Curry’s signature, including one instance of borrowing $500,000 at an 85% interest rate. This resulted in Curry having to pay $2 million to cover the loan’s principal and interest. Furthermore, a friend allegedly added their name as a beneficiary to Curry’s life insurance policy, entitling them to 10% of the policy.

In 2009, Curry filed a countersuit against a former driver who accused him of sexual harassment, claiming the man and his lawyers leaked confidential settlement discussions, negatively impacting his NBA employment and endorsements. He sought more than US$50,000 in damages.

Post-NBA Career and Ventures

After retiring from the NBA in 2013, Curry played for the Zhejiang Golden Bulls of the Chinese Basketball Association, where he averaged 23.0 points and 10.1 rebounds per game in 29 games. In 2019, he participated in the BIG3 league. He averaged 4.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in 3 games. In December 2018, Curry launched a clothing company called Zoo High.

Personal Life and Family

Curry has been married to Patrice Curry since 2005, and they have seven children. Patrice Curry was a cast member on the VH1 reality series *Basketball Wives LA*. Curry’s personal life has been marked by challenges and tragedies, including the murder of his former girlfriend, Nova Henry, and their 10-month-old daughter, Ava, in 2009. Curry also had to pay his high school sweetheart $16,000 a month in child support plus at least $8,000 in alimony. The divorce proceeding dragged out for two grueling years.