How much would Stephen Curry be worth if the NBA had no maximum salary?
For the past four years, Curry has indisputably been the league's best value. Playing on a contract extension signed with the Golden State Warriors when he was returning from ankle surgery and hadn't yet emerged as a star -- as well as prior to the salary cap jumping by more than 60 percent -- Curry won two MVPs (one unanimously) and helped the Warriors win two championships during a stretch where he made less money ($44 million) than David Lee ($46 million).
Now, eligible to become the first player to re-sign with his team using the new designated veteran exception, Curry is about to get paid. A super-max five-year contract for Curry would be worth more than $40 million per season. Even that won't completely capture Curry's immense value.
What would his production be worth in a league without a limit on player salaries?