Steph Curry Hints At When He Might Retire
The NBA’s greatest shooter, Stephen Curry, is showing no signs of slowing down at 36, bringing the same electric energy to his 16th season that’s defined his legendary career. Though his scoring average of 21.8 points this season marks his lowest since 2011-12, it’s a testament to his enduring excellence as he continues to […] The post Steph Curry Hints At When He Might Retire appeared first on The Cold Wire.
The NBA’s greatest shooter, Stephen Curry, is showing no signs of slowing down at 36, bringing the same electric energy to his 16th season that’s defined his legendary career.
Though his scoring average of 21.8 points this season marks his lowest since 2011-12, it’s a testament to his enduring excellence as he continues to impact the game in multiple ways.
The 10-time All-Star remains a nightmare for defenders, maintaining his sharpshooting touch with a 40.3% accuracy from beyond the arc and an exceptional 92.1% from the free-throw line.
His playmaking has reached new heights too, with 6.6 assists per game, his highest mark since the 2016-17 season, proving that Father Time hasn’t caught up with the Warriors’ superstar just yet.
Just ask the French national Olympic team about Curry’s lasting brilliance.
However, in a revealing conversation with ESPN’s Malika Andrews ahead of tomorrow’s Christmas Day showdown, Curry opened up about contemplating life after basketball.
When Andrews pointed out that he’s now matched his father’s 16-season career length and questioned his thoughts on retirement, Curry’s response was thoughtful.
“More than I probably have before,” he admitted. “It’s okay to accept and acknowledge that the end is near at whatever point, but only because it allows you to enjoy what’s happening right now. But I think the more you talk about it, the more you acknowledge it, it levels up the sense of urgency of the moment now.”
.@malika_andrews with Stephen Curry on his 16-year NBA career and how much longer he wants to play professional basketball. pic.twitter.com/s8SDWSHCwm
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 24, 2024
The Warriors find themselves in a peculiar position. With Curry still leading the charge, they’re too talented to tank for a high draft pick, yet their current roster makeup doesn’t scream championship contender.
It’s a balancing act that underscores the importance of maximizing Curry’s remaining prime years.
As the Warriors prepare for tomorrow’s game with a 15-13 record, sitting eighth in the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the clock keeps ticking.
If Curry’s heightened sense of urgency stems from chasing another ring, the coming months could bring some fascinating developments in the Bay Area.
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