Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry says retirement is not something he’s close to considering, noting that his body will ultimately dictate when it’s time to step away from the game.
The player discussed his outlook on the future during a wide-ranging interview on The Athletic Show with Marcus Thompson II, where he appeared alongside his father, Dell Curry.
“I think your body is the first point of information,” Curry said. “When I’m out there on the court right now, I still get lost in the fun. It’s still my happy place.
“The competition, the camaraderie, the chasing something that matters – that still gets me going. And I don’t see that stopping anytime soon.”
Curry turned 38 on Saturday and is currently averaging 27.2 points per game in his 17th NBA season. However, injuries have limited him to 39 appearances this year.
He hasn’t played since leaving a Jan. 30 loss to the Detroit Pistons with runner’s knee, and it remains unclear whether he will return before the season ends.
Even with the physical toll that comes with a long NBA career, Curry said the daily preparation required to stay ready has simply become part of his routine rather than something that discourages him.
Dell Curry, who spent 16 seasons in the NBA and will have his jersey retired by the Charlotte Hornets next week, shared his perspective on how long players should continue competing.
“Sixteen years went by so fast,” Dell said. “My rule is that you play as long as you can – then play one more year.”
Steph Curry also pointed to the conditioning habits he developed early in his career as a key factor in helping him remain productive.
One of his favorite compliments from opponents, he noted, comes when they ask him to stop moving so much during dead-ball situations.
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