Golden State Warriors’ star Stephen Curry continues to defy the constraints of age, and his teammate Draymond Green has shed light on the reasons behind his exceptional longevity and sustained excellence on the basketball court.
At 35, Curry stands as a living testament to the possibilities of enduring success in the NBA, showcasing remarkable resilience and maintaining an exceptionally high level of play that transcends the expectations typically associated with players in the latter stages of their careers.
Green, in a recent appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, delved into Curry’s unparalleled work ethic and the relentless drive that fuels his perpetual pursuit of greatness, both on and off the court.
Beneath the surface of Curry’s affable demeanor lies an unwavering passion and an unrelenting commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
The Warriors forward highlighted Curry’s unwavering dedication, emphasizing the relentless effort that the renowned “baby-faced assassin” invests in every aspect of his game, from grueling workouts in the weight room to his relentless pursuit of knowledge through continuous reading.
“I think he’s one of the most special people you’ll be around,” Green said. “When you look at Steph, he’s nice, he smiles, he’s the ‘golden child,’ he’s all of these things, ‘baby-faced assassin,’ you name it.
“Underneath all of that is a never dying passion that’s just burning, raging. And he works as hard as I’ve ever seen anybody work whether that’s in the weigh room, whether that’s on the basketball court, in life – he’s always reading a book. He works harder than anyone that I’ve seen work.”
According to Green, Curry’s tireless determination to push his limits and overcome the natural constraints imposed by aging serves as a compelling testament to his unyielding resolve and relentless pursuit of basketball excellence, making evident his unceasing battle against the relentless march of time.
“For him, like you can just watch him, he’s trying to defeat age,” Green continued. “It is evident to me every day, like every day I come in and I watch him and I’m just like this dude continues to work harder and harder, each year he’s working harder and harder.
“This dude is trying to defeat age. We all know father time is undefeated. Guess what, he’s doing it right now, he’s beating those odds right now.”
