At 37, Stephen Curry stands as the NBA’s undisputed king of the three-point shot, a four-time champion, and a future Hall of Famer whose legacy with the Golden State Warriors is etched in basketball lore. With a career that’s redefined the game, Curry’s journey is now closer to its final chapters than its opening ones. In a revealing interview with Complex, the Warriors’ superstar opened up about his thoughts on retirement, the grueling challenges of staying elite, and how he plans to script the end of his storied career.
As Curry gears up for his 17th NBA season, he remains a force, averaging 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, six assists, and 1.1 steals last season while shooting an electrifying 39.7% from beyond the arc. His performance earned him a spot on the All-NBA Second Team, making him the oldest guard to secure the honor in consecutive years. Yet, despite his on-court brilliance, Curry is candid about the ticking clock.
“I just want to be in a position where I’ve put myself to say, ‘I’ve done everything I can to get everything out of this game,’” Curry told Complex. “I’m not anywhere close to that, though.” His words carry the weight of a competitor still hungry to dominate, even as he acknowledges the physical and mental toll of a 17-year career.
For Curry, the true battle isn’t just the 82-game season—it’s the offseason. “The offseasons for me are the hardest,” he admitted. “Once you get into the games, it’s repetition, it’s ‘you know what you need to do.’ The games are the most fun.” But injuries? They’re the nightmare. Curry described the gut-wrenching feeling of limping off the court, knowing rehab looms. “That’s the worst feeling in the world. All you’re thinking about is the rehab process.”
Curry’s injury history, from early-career ankle issues to a recent hamstring strain that sidelined him for much of the Warriors’ second-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, underscores the fragility of his longevity. “Rehab is scary, and you don’t want to do it,” he said. “If I can get through offseasons, I feel like that’s the marker as to how long I can push it.”
As the NBA’s longest-tenured player with a single franchise—one of just 12 players in history to spend 16 or more seasons with one team—Curry’s bond with Golden State is unbreakable. But he’s pragmatic about his career’s endgame. To avoid an “ungraceful ending,” Curry is taking it in “two-year chunks,” setting short-term goals to keep his fire burning. “You have to give yourself some motivation to go after,” he explained, drawing inspiration from peers who’ve extended their primes.
While Curry’s focus remains on the court, his comments have Warriors fans on edge, wondering how much longer their icon will shine. For now, retirement isn’t imminent—but the clock is ticking.
Golden State’s 2025 offseason has been eerily quiet, with the departure of Kevon Looney to the New Orleans Pelicans marking their biggest move since acquiring Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline. The reason? A standoff with 22-year-old Jonathan Kuminga. The young wing is reportedly seeking either a new contract or a trade to a team offering a larger role. While the Warriors are eager to retain Kuminga, his unresolved situation has stalled their roster plans, leaving fans anxious about the team’s direction.
Stephen Curry’s journey—from a skinny kid with ankle concerns to the greatest shooter in NBA history—is a testament to his resilience and genius. As he navigates the twilight of his career, his focus is clear: leave nothing on the table. With his sights set on more championships and a graceful exit, Curry’s determination to conquer the “hardest” struggles—grueling offseasons and daunting rehab—ensures the Warriors’ faithful will see their star shine for at least a few more seasons.