The Golden State Warriors are navigating a turbulent period filled with uncertainty about their future. One of the biggest looming questions? The eventual retirement of their franchise cornerstone, Stephen Curry. As things stand, fans may be witnessing the final chapters of his legendary NBA career.
Curry recently offered a rare glimpse into how he views the end of his playing days. Appearing on 360 With Speedy on Complex, the 37-year-old guard was asked by host Speedy Morman whether he expects to walk away on his own terms or be pushed out by the natural course of the game. Curry leaned toward the latter.
“I’m more of the latter, I think, as I think about it right now,” Curry said. “But I do know I’m kind of just taking it in two-year chunks. You have to give yourself something—some motivation to go after. I’ve talked to guys who’ve extended their prime, and honestly, there are more ungraceful endings than there are storybook ones. You don’t always get the fairytale goodbye.”
That sentiment resonates deeply with fans. Should a few tough seasons at the end define a career that revolutionized the game? Despite everything he’s accomplished—multiple titles, MVP awards, and a transformative impact on basketball—Curry admits he’s concerned about how his legacy will be remembered if the end isn’t perfect.
Curry opened up about the grind of the NBA, particularly the toll that offseason preparation takes on a veteran body. “Mostly the offseasons are harder for me than the in-season experience,” he said. “Once you’re in those 82 games, it’s repetition. You know what to expect—practice, off days—you love the games. The games are the most fun. That’s the easy part.”
One of the keys to his longevity, Curry said, is how well he manages those offseasons. The ability to endure the preparation and training away from the spotlight will ultimately dictate how long he can keep playing at an elite level.
“If I can get through the offseasons, that’s the marker for how long I can push it,” he said. “But to answer your question, I just want to be in a position where I can say I’ve done everything I can to get everything out of this game. And hopefully I have my health and the choice to say, ‘I’m good.’ I’m not there yet—not even close.” Asked directly whether he still has more years left in him, Curry didn’t hesitate. “For sure,” he said.
The Warriors’ star just wrapped up his 16th NBA season, finishing the 2024–25 campaign with averages of 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. He appeared in 70 games, shooting 44.8% from the field and 39.7% from beyond the arc—still one of the league’s most reliable and feared offensive weapons.