FARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Stephen Curry plans to spend his entire NBA career with the Golden State Warriors.
During an interview with CNBC, Curry said he will never do what LeBron James has done and switch teams.
“Not at all,” Curry said. “I’ve always stated that I want to be a lifer with Golden State, what we’ve built there. The fact that I get to run it back this year with Draymond (Green) and coach (Steve) Kerr. So all the contract stuff, this NBA thing from year to year is so crazy. Things change really fast, but I do know my interest and mission to stay in Golden State and be competitive is there, and the contract stuff will take care of itself.”
Curry is expected to sign an extension with the Warriors. He became eligible on 8/29 for a two-year, $136.7 million extension.
Curry Played In Only 43 Games Last Season
Curry dealt with patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as “runner’s knee,” last season. The future Hall of Famer played in only 43 games.
The Warriors missed the playoffs last season. They haven’t advanced past the second round of the playoffs since 2022.
Curry averaged 26.6 points and 4.7 assists per game while shooting 46.8% from the field, 39.3% from beyond the arc and 92.3% from the free-throw line last season. Golden State went 37-45.
Curry and Co. beat the LA Clippers in the 9-10 play-in game but lost to the Phoenix Suns in the 7-10 play-in game.
It Was A Rough Summer For The Warriors
The Warriors wanted to sign James, but he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers despite Curry and Draymond Green heavily recruiting him.
Golden State was also interested in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the Milwaukee Bucks traded him to the Miami Heat.
The Warriors added Brandon Williams, Georges Niang and Yaxel Lendeborg this offseason. Jimmy Butler is expected to miss most of next season recovering from his ACL tear, so Golden State likely won’t be a championship contender.
Curry Is A Basketball Legend
A top-75 player of all time, Curry will make $62.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. The four-time NBA champion enters next season with career averages of 24.8 points and 6.3 assists per game in the regular season and 26.8 points and 6.1 assists per game in the playoffs.
He’s won two MVPs, one Finals MVP and two scoring titles with the Warriors.
Curry turns 39 on March 14, 2027. He’s been in the NBA since 2009. The 12-time All-Star has made the most 3-pointers in NBA history.
