Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry remains a household name and one of the most iconic figures in the NBA.
Known for revolutionizing the game with his unparalleled shooting ability and dynamic playmaking, Curry continues to deliver exceptional performances on the court, even as he enters the later stages of his career.
Now 36 years old, the player is approaching a significant milestone as the upcoming spring will mark the conclusion of his 16th season in the league.
As a four-time NBA champion, he has accomplished nearly everything a player could dream of, cementing his legacy as one of basketball’s all-time greats.
However, Curry is fully aware of the reality that his playing days are winding down. Reflecting on his career, he has openly admitted that he is much closer to the final chapter of his journey than to its beginning.
Despite this, the veteran guard has embraced his current stage of life and career with a sense of gratitude and perspective.
Rather than focusing on the inevitable end, he has chosen to live fully in the moment, savoring the joys and challenges that come with competing at the highest level.
For Curry, this balance between acknowledging his basketball mortality and staying present has allowed him to continue thriving both as a player and as a person, embodying the spirit of resilience and passion that has defined his career.
“More than I probably have before,” he said during a sit-down with ESPN as he discussed his NBA future. “I think, you know, it’s okay to accept and acknowledge that the end is near, whatever point.
“But only because it allows you to enjoy what’s happening right now. But I think the more you talk about it, the more you acknowledge it, it levels up just the sense of urgency of the moment now.”
Although Curry didn’t specify exactly how many seasons he plans to continue playing, he emphasized that his determination to compete and win remains as strong as ever.
“It is a matter of acknowledging like, okay, me and [Warriors teammate] Draymond [Green] are in our prime. We’re, you know, in a situation where you have to kind of think about the game a little differently,” he said.
“But if you’re not winning, the answer is, like, ‘How do we make this happen for me?’ I only have a certain amount of years left, and I want to win desperately. And what helps me, helps us. So, yeah, it’s a funny term, because it’s people saying, and what is the actual answer? We’re trying to figure it out.”
Curry has played 16 seasons for the Warriors. He has averaged 24.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in 979 regular-season games. He was selected to play in 10 All-Star games. He has won 2 MVP awards, 1 Finals MVP award, and 4 NBA championships.
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