Stephen Curry’s $400 million deal lands him in trouble in China as he faces unexpected chaos weeks ahead of the new season

Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ star player, has always been smart and diligent when it came to his investments. Last year in November, when the four time NBA champion ended his decade long contract with under Armor, it sparked many discussions across communities. Ahead of the new season, it seems a major contract could have become messy.Stephen Curry ends up in a mess in China amid his $40 million deal ahead of the new seasonStephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors’ champion, has been in China since 9th September till today under the theme "Wide Open," as he tours across Beijing, Dongguan, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.The reason for this being his $400 million deal with the Chinese sneaker company, La-Ning, for which he parted ways with Under Armour.While the four time NBA champion Stephen Curry seemed excited as he met fans, the situation became too intense when he finished his workout and approached fans to give them his autographs.As soon as Stephen Curry stepped forward, thousands of fans gathered around him which made things risky for his security. Looking at the situation, his security team promptly stepped in to protect Stephen Curry and the NBA icon walked away.This has sparked chaos among fans but the star player has not addressed the drama yet.To make matters worse, Stephen Curry was even spotted limping as he toured across China which has convinced many that he has not fully recovered from the injuries he sustained earlier in the year.But Stephen Curry has not addressed the speculations yet. A few hours ago, the four time NBA champion took to his social media to make a post that read as, “Nothing but love at the @lining.official HQ. Appreciate everyone who came out and made us feel at home…Excited for what’s ahead for @currybrand!”Stephen Curry weighed in on ending his partnership with Under ArmourIn 2013, the NBA legend left Nike to sign a partnership with Under Armour.In November 2026, the contract came to an end as the Golden State Warriors’ star player issued a statement that read as, "Under Armour believed in me early in my career and gave me the space to build something much bigger and more impactful than a shoe," Curry said in a news release. "I'll always be grateful for that."He continued, "What Curry Brand stands for, what I stand for and my commitment to that mission will never change. It's only growing stronger. I'm excited for a future that's focused on aggressive growth with a continued commitment to keep showing up for the next generation."A few months later, Stehen Curry announced his deal with La-Ning and it has been a topic of debate among many.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.