Age is just a number for Stephen Curry, who turns 37 in March. The four-time champion continues to be one of NBA’s top draws alongside LeBron James. In his 16th season, the Davidson prodigy has played all his pro basketball career in a Warriors uniform so far, capturing the imagination of millions.
A once-in-a-lifetime attraction, Curry’s name will be etched in the history books for his impact on the game. The two-time MVP has done it all from individual accomplishments to winning multiple titles. However, the veteran guard finds himself in a challenging situation with the Dubs today. While Curry continues to display no signs of aging, the Warriors roster seems to be having its struggles. Addressing Curry’s legacy during an episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, host Michelle Beadle had some interesting questions for her panel of Chandler Parsons and Lou Williams.
3-Time 6th Man of the Year Predicts Stephen Curry’s Longevity
Stephen Curry Refuses to Age
Dealing with a couple of injury tweaks, Curry never fails to step up for the Dubs. Averaging 22.6 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 6.1 APG, and 1.2 SPG, the veteran guard is shooting 41.1% from beyond the arc in his 30 games played so far. Unfortunately, this isn’t enough to save the Warriors, who have been on a downward spiral lately.
Talking about Curry’s future in the Bay Area, FanDuel’s panel had some interesting takes to offer. Highlighting his three-point skill set, Parsons stated that the Warriors guard could play for as long as he wished. Resonating a similar view, although mentioning the challenges of being an undersized guard, Williams thought the superstar could also go the Ray Allen route.
“I think he has several years to go. One interesting thing that I would say is and I’ll probably get some flak for this – outside of the Kyle Korvers and the Ray Allens and these guys you know that have been three-point shooters. Steph has always been considered an undersized guard. So how does that translate when you’re at 38-39 years old….If he can give a team that is something great like a Ray Allen, where he’s that three-point shooter…a complete sniper for a team, I can see him playing for another four or five years.”
“Like a Ray Allen, where he’s that 3-point shooter…a complete sniper for a team; I can see him playing for another 4 or 5 years.” – Lou Williams@TeamLou23 and @ChandlerParsons think that Steph Curry will play in the NBA for a few more years
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— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) January 13, 2025
Having played 17 seasons in the league himself, Lou understands the adjustments a veteran is required to undertake for an extended career, especially as an undersized guard. Looking at Curry’s sniper-like abilities, the ten-time All-Star still has a lot left in his tank.
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Defying the laws of age, Curry’s shooting and endurance are at par if not better than most of the young talents today. A threat as soon as he passes the halfcourt, the opposition had no choice but to send double and triple-teams on the Warriors superstar.
Nevertheless, at 37-plus years old, Curry wouldn’t desire to play 35-40 minutes a night. The two-time scoring champion could look to go the Kyle Korver or Allen way that relied on catch-and-shoot. When you are a third or fourth option on the team, it will be fascinating to witness if the opposition continues to imply double teams on him.
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