Stephen Curry has acknowledged that his illustrious NBA career is approaching its end. In a recent interview clip posted by NBA on ESPN, the Golden State Warriors star stated, “It’s OK to accept and acknowledge that the end is near.” He explained that this awareness allows him to fully appreciate the present moment and creates a sense of urgency.
The 36-year-old Curry has had a remarkable career, leading the Warriors to four NBA championships. He is a two-time MVP, a 10-time All-Star, and holds the NBA record for most three-point shots made with 3,841.
Despite a recent low-scoring game against the Memphis Grizzlies where he scored only two points, Curry continues to be a highly effective player. This season, he’s averaging 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. While his scoring average is slightly lower than previous seasons (29.4 in 2022-23 and 26.4 last season), he’s currently exceeding his career averages in both rebounds (4.7) and assists (6.4).
Curry is playing fewer minutes per game (31.0) compared to two seasons ago. His three-point shooting percentage (36.3%) is also below his career average (39.7%), but his two-point field goal percentage is significantly higher (.571 this season vs. .517 career).
With 21 regular-season games remaining until he reaches 1,000 career games, plus an additional 147 playoff games, Curry undoubtedly hopes for another deep playoff run. The Warriors are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas Day matchup, with the Warriors currently in eighth place in the Western Conference, just half a game behind the Lakers.
While Curry didn’t specify a retirement date, he admitted that he thinks about it “more than I probably have before.” He is currently under contract with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season, having signed a one-year, $62.59 million contract extension in August.
