Steph Curry is nearing billionaire status 👀
He earns over $90M a year and is building an empire off the court.
THREAD: Curry's 5 best investments
(and why Nike passed on him)
Bonus) Nash's Philanthropy
- Created the Steve Nash Foundation
- assists children with health & education.
- Raises millions with his yearly charitable soccer match in NYC, Showdown
1) Bullish
Steve Nash started his own venture fund and creative agency.
Bullish has made over 53 investments.
Some of the best include:
• Harry’s
• Casper
• Peloton
• Warby Parker
2) RCD Mallorca
Nash is the co-owner of the Spanish football team, RCD Mallorca.
He invested alongside Suns owner Robert Carver in 2010.
The team earned $52M last season and is on the rise.
3) Meathawk
In 2006, Nash co-founded his own film production company.
Some of Meathawk's work:
• Nike commercial
• several short films
• a few music videos
• ESPN 30 for 30 "Into the Win"
The company does several million in revenue per year.
4) Vancouver Whitecaps
Nash owns a stake in the Vancouver Whitecaps of the MLS.
Other athletes who own soccer teams:
• Kevin Durant
• LeBron James
• James Harden
• Russell Wilson
• Patrick Mahomes
MLS franchise valuations have increased 30% in the last few years.
Nash had an array of endorsement deals during his career.
They included:
• Nike
.•Luyon
• Dove Men
• Vitamin Water
• Raymond Well
• MDG Computers
• Clearly Canadian Water
If Nash didn’t love the product, he wouldn't get involved as most deals included equity.
Steve Nash made over $144M in NBA contracts during his career.
And rightfully so:
8× NBA All-Star
5× NBA assists leader
3× All-NBA First Team
2× All-NBA Second Team
2× NBA Most Valuable Player
He is currently making $8.7M/year as the Brooklyn Nets head coach.
Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant were notorious for discussing investments off the court.
$144M in NBA money and several big business moves.
THREAD: Nash's 4 best investments
Great financial advice to athletes in
@AndrewPetcash
’s latest newsletter…
Always;
- trust your gut
- trust your research
- don't be afraid to say no
- take the time to understand the personality of the founder and the people you're investing in