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Stephen Curry, now in the later stages of his NBA journey, spoke openly about how much longer he plans to play before considering retirement. During an appearance on NBA Radio on SiriusXM, Curry made it clear that he intends to push his body to its limits and continue playing until it can no longer handle the demands of the game.
He explained that he approaches each season individually, but he also acknowledged that the finish line may not be far off. "As long as my body gives me," Curry said. "That's the fun part about this stage of longevity, is you kind of take it in short, bite-sized pieces of offseason, get through the year knowing what you got to do."
Contract Details and Financial Sacrifice
Curry is under contract with the Golden State Warriors through the 2028-2029 season after signing a two-year, $116 million extension. The new deal follows his current $62.6 million salary for the 2026-2027 season. Notably, the 38-year-old superstar accepted a $20 million reduction from the maximum $136.7 million he could have received. By doing so, Curry provided the Warriors' front office with roughly $10 million per season in additional cap flexibility to pursue top-tier talent and build another championship-caliber roster around him.
The agreement includes a player option for its final year, ensuring Curry will complete his 20th NBA season with the franchise that drafted him, aligning his career toward retirement as a lifelong Warrior. Curry indicated that this timeline feels right before he seriously contemplates stepping away. "So obviously, I'm under contract for two more years plus the one, and I feel like that's a good run to really fully commit to and then take it from there," he said.
Legacy and Impact on the Game
Currently in his 18th season with the Warriors, Curry has spent his entire professional career with the organization since being selected seventh overall in 2009. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in franchise history, having led the team to four NBA championships. Beyond team success, Curry has revolutionized basketball by shifting its tactical philosophy from an inside-out approach to a perimeter-driven system. As the NBA's all-time greatest shooter, his limitless range, quick release, and unmatched efficiency from beyond the arc have forced defenses to extend far beyond the traditional three-point line. His success has also demonstrated that a team can win multiple championships relying heavily on long-range shooting.
In the same interview, Curry reflected on his influence on the sport. "It's wild. I've gone back and watched some early, like my first four years. Even just the way that I played and the way I was moving around the court," he said. "There was never a concerted effort or like, this thing, I woke up one day I was like, 'This is what's gonna change the way the game is played,' or this is intentional type of things. Just how it naturally came based on how defenses were guarding me and the skill set that I was confident in. And it's such a drastic change, for sure, over the last 15 years or so. I don't know how else to explain it, or like the acknowledgement of my role in that. It is one of those things that people will talk about it for me. But the idea of, I do understand how far the game has been pushed in that direction, and I'm glad I played in this era, for sure."
Now, Curry is focused on adding another NBA championship to his resume to further cement his legacy.
Originally reported by yahoo.