“I never imagined myself being that 40-plus dude,” Stephen Curry does not want to continue playing in the NBA in his 40s

The Golden State Warriors picked Stephen Curry seventh in the 2009 draft and little did they imagine that he will turn into this franchise legend in a few years’ time. The 21-year-old from Davidson entered the NBA and became one of the league’s biggest stars. He is the man who has changed the game for the modern generation with his long-range shooting.

Curry is currently 35 and will be entering his 15th season in the league. He recently appeared in the Gilbert Arenas podcast sharing how long he wants to keep on playing. Curry feels another five years will be range but it majorly depends on his body and how it reacts.

“Somewhere in that range [20 years]. I never imagined myself being that 40-plus dude trying to hold on for dear life. But, who knows how my body will feel like at that point? I got three years left in my deal. So, at least that, and then kind of figure out from there. … I ain’t skipping to play golf just yet,” he replied.

Curry signed a four-year $215.4 million contract in 2021. So he will be 38 when his contract with the Dubs gets over. It will be interesting to see if the franchise hands him another contract for a couple of years or if he decides to call time on his career.

Apart from a few ankle concerns and a broken hand during the 2019-20 season, Curry has been majorly healthy and in form for his franchise. He has been relentless over the years with his exceptional shooting ability. There are very few players who can command the opposing team’s attention like Curry.

Entering his 15th NBA season, he still remains one of the biggest superstars the game has ever seen. If he plays his best game he will be in contention to win the MVP in the upcoming season.

As per reports, Curry was about to get traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in 2012 as the Warriors went for their center Andrew Bogut. But thankfully Curry’s ankle issues made things complicated as the Dubs showed faith in him and traded Monta Ellis in his place. The diminutive point guard has repaid the faith with four NBA Championships.

Since then he has been untouchable and it seems like he will end his career being a one-team player. The 35-year-old opened up on his thoughts of playing for one franchise. “I am blessed that, no matter how many years I do play, playing for one franchise and being part of that group of the legends that have accomplished that feat and won at the highest level. I don’t ever take that for granted either.

He also credited the likes of Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Dirk Nowitzki and Tim Duncan for setting the standards so high while playing for a single team throughout their careers. “You got the Kobes [Bryant], the Magics [Johnson], Dirk [Nowitzki] and Tim Duncan. Those guys helped establish a culture and did it [won championships] with a lot of different roster combinations,” he concluded.