Stephen Curry has made the majority of his accomplishments in the Californian city of San Francisco during his days at Golden State Warriors, therefore the star is hesitant to leave even if the city has burdened him with excessive taxes. Curry’s supporters have called on him to leave the city out of sympathy for the star.
The son of former NBA star Dell Curry is recognized as the best shooter in league history and has won four NBA titles, been awarded the league’s MVP thrice, as well as MVP awards for the NBA Finals and NBA All-Star Game.
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The five-time All-Star has played for the Warriors for nine seasons and has developed a deep affection for both the club and the state of California.
“For sure I do. This is home. This is where I want to be, for obvious reasons” Stephen said in 2018.
Curry’s devotion to his team may be visible, but his love for this city is not. While being a great place to live, California’s high tax rates can make living there occasionally a nightmare for residents.
Living in California begun a burden for Stephen Curry
According to a recent tweet from Andrew Petcash, the 6.3′ guard paid $6.3 million in taxes for the entire fiscal year 2022–2023. Compared to other cities, the sum is definitely enormous! Living in this city of gold has been one of Carry’s toughest obstacles, given the astronomical amount of taxes he has paid during his 14-year career with the Warriors, totaling $40.2 million.
Get out of california
— GunsteamV🇨🇴 (@GunsteamV) March 25, 2023
Supporters of the 35 Years responded to the tweet with sympathy. Many of them advised Steph along with Jimmy Butler to relocate to a cheaper city, while one advised moving to Miami and playing for the Miami Heat.
The only three states in America with 0% state income taxes are Tennessee, Florida, and Texas, where Stephen could have avoided paying taxes, however, doing so would have required the Warriors star to leave the Golden State Warriors.
I don’t love taxes either.
But taxes are necessary for many cities, states, countries to run.
And Steph already has more money than he’ll ever need in his lifetime and in his family’s lifetime.
No matter how much he’s taxed.
Ever.
— Mic (@micjohnson) March 25, 2023
Taxes pay for things. Not sure if you’re aware.
How much did he earn in 2023? I mean, what’s the percentage?
— José (@josecanyousee) March 25, 2023
Curry is not the only one who must pay such an amount of taxes; everyone who lives in this state is required to pay 13.30% of their salary in taxes. Many of them also expressed the opinion that, for a sportsman like Curry, who is among the highest-paid NBA players, the tax rate is not particularly high and that it is also their moral obligation to contribute to the welfare of the state.
Those who reside in a state, travel on its roads, or attend college or university are required to contribute to the advancement of the state as a whole.
Do you agree the Golden Boy’s decision to stay in California despite the increased tax rate?
