Steph Curry is entering his 17th NBA season, and at 37 years old, his offseason training looks nothing like it did a decade ago.
“It has evolved drastically [over the past decade] from when I started this camp to now in terms of building out the schedule of on-and-off-court stuff and how to pace yourself through an offseason,” Curry told reporters Thursday at his annual Curry Camp. “I don’t spend as much time on the court as I did back in the day, but it’s much more intentional and much more purposeful. I’m nerding out on heart rate stuff, foot contacts, checking all of the boxes of movement and skill that’s relevant to my game.
“So, it’s a lot more informed. The work feels harder, which is fun because you kind of have to meet that level and know that as you get older, you’re still trying to play at a high level.”
Curry’s ability to adjust has kept him at the top of his game, even while most players his age slow down.
The two-time MVP relies on precise footwork and constant movement to get shots off quickly, making every detail of his offseason routine crucial.
Last season, Curry battled a hamstring injury in the playoffs, but he remains locked in on sustaining his elite play as Golden State retools around him and new teammate Jimmy Butler.
The four-time champion knows that beating Father Time requires just as much mental commitment as physical work.
“The work feels harder, which is fun,” Curry said. “Because you kind of have to meet that level and know that as you get older, you’re still trying to play at a high level.”
With another carefully planned summer under his belt, the Warriors’ star is preparing to once again prove he’s not slowing down anytime soon.
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