Steph emphasizes the importance of extension and remains ‘Warrior for life’

Steph emphasizes the importance of renewal and staying ‘Warrior for life’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

A lot has changed for the Warriors and franchise legend Steph Curry in recent seasons.

Splash Brother Klay Thompson has been with the Dallas Mavericks for years, former general manager Bob Myers is no longer with the organization and Curry is now entering his 16th NBA campaign.

But Curry’s goals have remained the same, as evidenced by signing a one-year contract extension this offseason that will keep him with Golden State through the 2026-27 NBA season.

The four-time NBA champion has maintained his desire to remain with the team throughout his career; his extension further solidifies Curry’s future in the Bay Area. During Warriors Media Day on Monday, Curry explained why that deal was important to him.

“No secret… it has always been and still is a goal of mine to be a Warrior for life, to stay competitive throughout that whole process,” Curry told reporters. “I know it’s kind of unheard of, the short list of guys who have been in that position.”

However, Curry’s early expansion has a deeper value than just securing his own legacy. He is consciously considering the more practical implications of the deal, which he hopes will prevent unnecessary speculation.

“Honestly, the opportunity to make that known with the decision to renew and not let that be a distraction or a talking point all year long,” Curry continued, “regardless of what actually happens this season or next season. third year after that I spend all my energy preparing myself to play at a very high level, to do my part and be part of this team to win, and everything else will reveal itself as time is beyond the way I want to approach it.”

Golden State didn’t have the flashy offseason many were hoping for after Thompson’s departure and months of rumors about potential trades. But that doesn’t seem to have deterred Curry’s belief that he and the Warriors can succeed in the near future.

“I have every confidence that it is possible to be here and be a relevant winning team,” Curry concluded. “Until proven otherwise, this is the way I will proceed.”

Based on that last comment, the next steps for Golden State seem obvious: prove the franchise’s cornerstone right.

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