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Stephen Curry is leaving his longtime team -- not the Golden State Warriors ... the NBA superstar is parting ways with Under Armour after more than a decade together.

The news came minutes ago ... with the apparel and shoe company confirming the Curry Brand will go independent after the Curry 13 release next year. Getty

UA founder Kevin Plank addressed the split in a press release ... saying, "It's been an incredible privilege to work with Stephen, who as President of Curry Brand has been much more than an ambassador – he's become a thoughtful and strategic business leader."

"Together with our teammates, he helped build something rare: a brand with credibility, community impact, and product that performs at the highest level. For Under Armour, this moment is about discipli

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