At 37 years old, Stephen Curry remains one of the NBA’s most electric stars, still putting up elite numbers, still bending defenses with his gravity, and still showing no signs of slowing down. But even the Golden State Warriors icon admits the end is inching closer.
Curry was asked the question every basketball fan has wondered: when does he plan to call it a career? His response was as candid as ever, in a recent interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN.
“No clue. I just know it’s closer than it was even yesterday,” Curry said. “Acknowledging it is fun, because the more I talk about it, the more I appreciate what all goes into preparing yourself. But all of that stuff is just the privilege that you’ve earned. I’m trying not to put any timestamps or anything, other than the sense of urgency on it now.”
Curry, who is entering his 16th NBA season, still looks every bit the part of a superstar. Last year, he averaged 24.5 points and six assists per game, earning both All-NBA and All-Star honors while finishing inside the top ten in MVP voting. His movement, shooting, and off-ball brilliance continue to anchor the Warriors’ offense, and their relevance.
Curry has two years left on his current deal, and much like Kevin Durant, he’ll be eligible for an extension next offseason. But make no mistake, Golden State isn’t pressuring him to decide.
“He holds all the cards,” wrote Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, adding that the Warriors “will give him whatever he wants.”
With teammates Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green aiming to stay healthy for a postseason run, the Warriors are betting that their veteran core still has one more deep playoff push left.
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