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Steph Curry Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

The honor is the latest in a long string of accolades for the Walnut Creek resident. Check out his impressive list of endorsements.

Forbes released its 30 Under 30 list this week, billed as “600 of the brightest young entrepreneurs, breakout talents and change agents in 20 different sectors.”

Headlining the sports sector is Golden State Warrior and reigning NBA MVP Steph Curry.

Forbes writer Kurt Badenhausen highlighted Curry’s relatability, making him appealing to marketers. According to Forbes, Curry has endorsement deals with Under Armour, Express, State Farm , MuscleMilk, Kaiser Permanente and Brita.The Under Armour contract is especially sweet, with an equity stake in the multi-billion dollar

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But Curry’s focus is on his game. He told Forbes, “I don’t think I’ve reached my best yet, so there’s always room for improvement. That’s how I think on a day-to-day basis...I have an MVP, and maybe I can get a couple more of those and do whatever I need to do be a Hall of Fame player. That’s something I want to strive for.”

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