On May 13, the well-known American sports business media "Boardroom" announced today the latest NBA team market value rankings for 2025. The Golden State Warriors topped the list with an astonishing valuation of $9.4 billion, far ahead of other teams, and can be called a "business empire". Behind this, it is inseparable from the powerful blessing of the "Curry effect".

In 2009 , the Warriors' market value was only $ 315 million, ranking 77th among the 92 professional teams in the United States , and was a " marginal small market " team. The Warriors' record was sluggish and their attention was limited. However, everything changed from the 2009 NBA Draft - that year , they used the seventh pick in the first round to select Stephen Curry from Davidson College, who was thin but had amazing shooting ability .

15 years later, Curry not only became one of the best shooters in league history, but also led the Warriors to four NBA championships, turning the team from a " small market " into a globally renowned sports brand. During this period, the Warriors' market value soared to $ 9.4 billion, nearly 30 times, and jumped from the edge of the league to the top of the commercial value list.

Top five NBA teams by market value ( 2025 )

1. Golden State Warriors: $ 9.4 billion

2. New York Knicks: $ 7.5 billion

3. Los Angeles Lakers: $ 7 billion

4. Chicago Bulls: $ 5.8 billion

5. Houston Rockets: $ 5.7 billion

The Lakers and Knicks, as traditional big-market teams, still maintain high market capitalizations, but the Warriors are ahead in overall operations, global influence, and technology commercialization. It is worth noting that the Rockets and Bulls also made it into the top five with their historical heritage and market foundation.

The Warriors' rise, in addition to Curry's huge boost in the competitive aspect, is also inseparable from the team's management's advanced strategy. From moving to the high-end arena " Chase Center " , investing in technology, building a global brand, to fully embracing the digital media and Web3 fields, the Warriors are no longer just a basketball team, but also a top sports technology company.

The " Curry effect " runs through it all: he is not only the core star of the Warriors, but also a brand spokesperson, box office guarantee, business ambassador, and even has a high degree of recognition in the technology circle. His presence not only helps the team reach the top of the field, but also helps the market value continue to soar.

From the rookie guard who was questioned for being " too thin and unlikely to achieve great things " to the superstar who has rewritten the league's landscape and led the three-point wave, Stephen Curry has spent 15 years not only bringing four championship trophies, but also helping the Warriors leap from a fringe team to a commercial behemoth with a market value of nearly $10 billion.