Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors seem to be inseparable. After all, they have gone through as a team, and as the leader of the team, it is quite unimaginable that they will part ways someday. It has been 15 years for the skinny kid from Akron, Ohio, to be constantly dominating the NBA. He helped build a modern-day dynasty. Along with the Dubs, Steph won four NBA Championships. Indeed, he didn’t do it alone. He had his comrades named Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. The Dubs trio has become franchise icons. And why would not they be? In a span of eight years, they managed to win four NBA titles.
Moreover, Stephen Curry won two MVP titles as well. He has achieved so much as a Warrior all these years. However, in the current offseason, there was heartbreaking news for the Dub Nation as the “Splash Brother” of Curry moved to the Dallas Mavericks. Previously, it used to seem like none of the Dubs trio would ever leave the franchise. But when Klay Thompson decided to switch to the Mavs, questions arose about Curry’s future.
Is It Really Possible That Stephen Curry Can Leave The Warriors?
Stephen Curry had said it several times that he wants to be a “Warrior for life.” Clearly, this statement comes from a lot of emotions after everything he had been through with the team. But now his ‘Splash Bro’ is gone. It is just him and Draymond Green at the Dubs. Now, how good are the chances of the GSW winning more titles in the future look like? At the end of the day, that’s what matters the most to the Three-point King. He will turn 37 this year. In his current contract with the Warriors, Steph has only two more seasons to go. What next? The next time, he will be an unrestricted free agent is when he’ll be 38. Lately, in an interview with Andscape’s Marc J. Spears, Steph mentioned that he can leave the Dubs if they become uncompetitive and a “Bottom feeder.” But the Dub Nation might ask, “What about ‘Warrior for life?'” He said, “It’s a tough decision, right?
But I feel that’s possible at this stage in my career.” Steph added that winning has always been a priority, however, at the same time, he said it is important to be realistic. He said, “You need to reimagine and shake things up to stay relevant with where the league is right now.” Moreover, Stephen Curry said, “Honestly, I’m trying to take one step at a time.” He is keen to protect his own happiness. Finally, Curry said he will make the decisions that’s best for his career, keepin in mind, “I want to win.” Next season, he will make $55.8 million. Before his contract expires in 2026, he will earn a further $59.6 million.
Why The Three-point King Never Participated In Olympics?
Recently, in an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Stephen Curry mentioned that the stars finally aligned for him to participate in the Olympics. He said, in 2012, he didn’t get the chance because he was not ready for that level. Later, in 2016, Curry came off the NBA Finals run and thought he needed rest to get ready for the next season. That was a good decision in hindsight because the Warriors won in 2017 and again in 2018.
Curry’s team lost in the 2016 NBA Finals. Then, Stephen Curry felt in 2020, with COVID and all, it was just not a good time for him. But for this year, the Warriors talisman believes with the stars aligning, he feels great. Curry also had some time off for the ramp-up. Now, Team USA has arrived in Paris. Steph added, “It’s all really cool.”
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