Two-time MVP Stephen Curry reflected on the past and looked forward to the future after the Warriors were eliminated from postseason contention on Friday night, according to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic.
“Before you win the title,” Curry said, “… you’re building the foundation for what a championship team looks like — even though you have no idea what that really meant. Then you accomplish it, then everything else is based off of that. It’s been that way since 2015. I think we can reshape the narrative, knowing in the back of our mind that (a title) is an ultimate goal. But we have to get back to the basics of what makes a good basketball team, a competitive basketball team every single night. …
“Can we rethink how we do things with the foundation that we’ve established? We don’t have to keep saying ‘championship, championship, championship’ every day, even though we’ve experienced that. Can we build the foundation again with what this team needs to do, with the way that the game is played now, how fast it is, how young and athletic it is?”
Thompson’s story is largely centered on the uncertain future of Steve Kerr, who simultaneously sounded ready to continue coaching — under the right conditions — and ready to walk away from the job he’s held for 12 years. Curry admitted he wasn’t expecting Kerr to thank him and Draymond Green before the game ended.
“I was kind of fighting it, to be honest,” Curry said. “You’ve ended your season a lot of different ways, and you’ve had those moments on the sideline where you go up and down and thank everybody for what they poured into the year.
“But for it to start with that conversation and that moment, it was definitely weird. … I do appreciate the fact that he took that moment because, regardless, we’re human beings, and we have to be able to acknowledge each other in that moment.”
For what it’s worth, multiple sources in the team’s locker room tell Thompson they expect Kerr to be back next season, though Thompson readily acknowledges that decision will be Kerr’s to make.
Here’s more on the Warriors:
- As for Curry’s own future, he made it clear he wants to play at least two more seasons and is open to signing an extension this offseason, per Nick Friedell of The Athletic. The 38-year-old guard is entering the final year of his contract, which will pay him $62.6MM in 2026/27. “For sure,” Curry said. “But none of those conversations have happened. So it will be a busy summer for the Warriors.” The 17-year veteran also expressed optimism that his nagging right knee injury won’t bother him when next season rolls around, Friedell writes.
- Draymond Green, who controls a $27.7MM player option for next season, sounded a little more uncertain about what could be in store for him going forward, Friedell adds in the same piece. The former Defensive Player of the Year reiterated he wants to stay with the only team he’s ever known — if Golden State wants him around. “I don’t know,” Green replied when asked about his future. “I’m not retiring from basketball, though. I still love to play and I think I’m still pretty decent. But this league we’re in, it’s an interesting one. And it’s one that you don’t really control everything, so for me, I hope I’ve done enough to still be here. Because at the end of the day, if I ain’t done enough I don’t want to be here.”
- Bobby Marks of ESPN previews the Warriors’ offseason, writing that the team projects to be under the luxury tax in ’26/27 for the first time since ’19/20. A potential rookie scale extension for third-year guard Brandin Podziemski will be among the many decisions Golden State’s front office will face this summer, Marks notes.
Curry did say that he was open to playing a Vince Carter role for the Warriors. Part-time player on a lower salary to mentor players. Get Draymond to do the same thing, with Kerr. They can lay the Foundation for a new generation. It won’t happen over night. But, it can happen.
Yeah cause that’s all it takes …..
This littleFella thinks the Warriors have a foundation. Yeah and the Giants will win the pennant this year.
You need talent to build around. Not old stars preaching knowledge. Go apologize to Kuminga and Raynaud
Curry has no obligation to do that and would be far better off retiring and pursuing (and exhausting) his other ventures outside of basketball.
The guy gave you a dynasty. Hoping and praying that he’ll play for pennies on the dollar past the age of 40 so that he can help facilitate a rebuild is almost as sad as it selfish.
We’ve hit stage 4 in the grieving process. At this rate we should be at acceptance by next deadline. Fingers crossed.
He’s not a basketball fan lol. He only follows them cause they were winning. True definition of a “WAGONEER”.
So Curry wants to stay and doesn’t mind a rebuild. Kerr sounded more leaning to retirement. Green is not turning down that option year but might try to get a 2 year deal at lessser amount. Podz i wouldn’t give him a bigger contract than they gave Moody. melton i think is gone. No way i am signing him long term and higher than $10 million a year. Just don’t trade the 1st round pick. Its going to be a long off season.
NBA is OK ——
raz ——
Come tell me all about Greens great D now, LMAO …..The little biach couldn’t handle Booker or Jalen putting up points. So he fouls out and gets ejected. So raz tell us who told you about Jalens game. Without the hissy fit please.
So you guys talk about a few plays. Even one 1 Q, and think you discovered something. READ my LIPS 👀
Dra is done as a perimeter defender. Even the Warriors are talking about not bringing him back.
link to yardbarker.com
Fouls out and gets ejected. Like your great insight on his D. How could a Bulls fan know what D looks like. I get it two plays gives you a woody lol.
And the other guy holding onto whats left of Warriors legacy. Just hard to let go ….. its goibg like Dra D
Well BOTH of you can watch the lottery with Dra. And cry for his return. And watch the Bulls F up their picks.
👏👏👏👏👏👏 Green is outta here, BYE
Jalen says Green D sucks ……. 36 pts
Brooks says Green D sucks …..
Booker says Green D sucks ……
Curry don’t score 30. We don’t ever see Green. Just like we won’t see the two posters with no talent vision.
Who in the Warriors FO said they are getting rid of Draymond? You are really basing that on some comedian? Who is the clown, now.
LittleGiant for once read the article. I don’t care what he or the Warriors do.
You click on the url. Then you are there. Its like magic then you read.
Yeah go away tool. Keep me muted like the coward you are. The responses are all over the thread. But you keep hiding. I wouldn’t expect anything less.
Did you respond to any of my stuff from the other game? No you didn’t. I’m not gonna do it either. Get over it.
The fading dynasty
Think Kerr will retire
Myers has left as has Klay think Kerr will leave after another down season.
Next year it’ll be Green leaving and Curry will be the only one left.
Dynasty faded in 2022, it’s just flatly deserved over now.
Ironic that LBJ and Steph will end their careers with the same amount titles as Kobe and Duncan did and Kareem and Jordan did.