From the moment Jimmy Butler arrived at the Golden State Warriors, the franchise and its fans began to believe that winning an NBA title was possible again. That was most evident in the performances of veterans Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who seemed to smell blood and feel that they still had what it took to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
After a fantastic showing at the Olympic Games in Paris, Curry entered last season full of confidence and, despite his age, continued to deliver at a high level. But once he went down with an injury in the playoffs, the Warriors ambitions collapsed as well. Still, they felt this team had the potential to go all the way, and ahead of the new season, Curry’s words will once again ignite Dub Nation.
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“Being able to extend your prime, I’m going into Year 17 and really have this belief that I can be at the top of my game again and win at the highest level, so I’m just trying to squeeze the most out of it ’til it’s all over,” Curry said.
Warriors will squeeze everything they can out of Curry
Of course, the end of Chef Curry’s legendary career is very close, but he continues to deliver at a high level, showing us that the Warriors should never be written off. The Warriors’ front office confirmed that when they traded Jordan Poole after a few strong seasons, the same could happen with Jonathan Kumonga, a player many thought could lead the Warriors once the Curry era ends.
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All of this tells us that the Warriors will squeeze everything they can out of Curry, even if it gives them only a two-season window of relevance. The younger duo might have given them a chance to build a whole new generation for the post-Curry era.
Those facts confirm Steph’s magnitude and greatness because everyone in the basketball world knows that once he leaves, dark days await the Warriors. People also underestimate that Curry, despite his age, is nearly as dominant as he was in his prime, and he credits his dedication to the craft for his all-time NBA career.
“I also had plenty of criticism and a lack of opportunity in terms of playing that really just drove me to stick to the grind,” Curry said. “My work ethic became a superpower in a sense because it was the one thing I could rely on.”
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Without Steph’s dedication, none of this would have been possible
When we look at some all-time greats of the past and how their games downgraded in the later stages of their careers, the fact that GSW is still relevant with Steph at age 37 only confirms his words, that without his dedication, none of this would have been possible.
Despite his smaller frame and injury history, he overcame it all and, toward the end of his career, became synonymous with being one of the most prepared players in the league, which speaks for itself. GSW will be contenders as long as Steph stays hungry and has that winning mindset.
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This story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Sep 15, 2025, where it first appeared in the Latest News section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.