Of course not, but Repole built two beverage companies with sports celebrity endorsers likely given shares. Famously Kobe Bryant made a $4 million investment in Body Armor which his estate got a 100x ROI.
Curry of course doesn't "need" Repole but with Tom Brady as a partner already, Curry is well aware that he may be able to strike a great deal. NBA players endorsing a sneaker goes pretty far in potentially boosting sales so who knows.
With our NIL budget in the stratosphere, Repole now is the defacto team owner to extent. Not exactly the partner I'd want, but that's the price of success I guess.