Stephen Curry’s Career Longevity Speculation
Stephen Curry, the iconic guard for the Golden State Warriors, finds himself at the center of speculation regarding his NBA career’s longevity. At 37 years old and in his 17th season, Curry dismisses the retirement discussions, stating he remains focused on the present rather than contemplating the end of his playing days.
“Thinking about the end robs you of the now. I’m enjoying the journey of competing and all the work that goes into it. Hopefully that carries me a long way.”
Current Performance and Challenges
Despite these talks, Curry continues to perform at an elite level, averaging 27.2 points per game with impressive shooting stats—46.8% from the field, 39.1% from three-point range, and 93.1% from the free-throw line—over the course of 39 games in the 2025-26 season. However, the season has had its challenges for him, as he recently missed the All-Star Game and two consecutive Warriors’ matches due to knee soreness.
Team Standing and Playoff Outlook
As of now, the Warriors sit in eighth place in the Western Conference with a record of 29-26. If the playoffs were to commence today, they would face the Phoenix Suns in a play-in game for the seventh seed. With Curry’s competitive spirit and the team’s desire to remain in playoff contention, discussions of retirement feel distant.
“Whenever the time comes to call it quits, it will declare itself, which I don’t think is anytime soon.”
Curry’s NBA Journey and Future Plans
Curry’s journey in the NBA began when he was selected seventh overall by the Warriors in the 2009 draft. Since then, he has earned accolades including being a 12-time All-Star, a four-time NBA champion, a two-time Most Valuable Player, and an Olympic gold medalist. Widely regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history, Curry holds the record for the most three-pointers made, with 4,233, and was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team.
Looking ahead, Curry shows no signs of slowing down. He recently signed a one-year contract extension worth $62.59 million that keeps him with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season. Additionally, he accepted an invite to partake in the NBA 3-Point Contest during the 2027 All-Star Weekend in Phoenix, solicited by this year’s contest champion, Damian Lillard. It’s clear that Curry is committed to extending his remarkable career further into the future.
This report first appeared on USA TODAY regarding Stephen Curry’s thoughts on retirement and his ongoing impact on the basketball world.
