Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has seemingly done it all in the NBA. Curry is the all-time leader in three-pointers made, has been an All-Star 11 times, won NBA MVP twice, he’s also been the scoring champion twice, and is a four-time NBA champion.
In his storied career, Father Time has seemingly not yet caught up with Curry. He averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 44.8% from the field, 39.7% from beyond the arc, and 93.3% from the charity stripe in the 2024-25 NBA season while reaching the age of 37. Curry’s father, former NBA sharpshooter Dell Curry, doesn’t believe his son is close to retirement. He believes his son could play into his 40s.
Stephen Curry’s Father, Dell Curry, Believes Steph Can Continue To Play for a While
“Absolutely, just because he can shoot the basketball, and he’s going to require attention,” the elder Curry told RG.org’s DJ Siddiqi when asked if the NBA star can play into his 40s. “Even if you put him in the corner at 40, 41 years old, you have to guard him. That means that he’s creating space for other guys around him. If you can shoot the basketball, there’s a team that can use you in today’s NBA.
“But if you’re Steph Curry, I think you’re going to be able to play until you say, ‘I’m done,'” the former player-turned-broadcaster added.
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Aside from his shooting, Curry’s hard work is why his father believes he could continue playing like he has. One of Curry’s former teammates, six-time All-Star Jermaine O’Neal, recently discussed the type of shooting work Curry and another former teammate, Klay Thompson, put in in the gym. O’Neal recounted how the pair, known as the Splash Brothers, would not count their shots if the ball hit the rim, even if it went in.
“That’s the thing you don’t see, and that’s the reason why he’s able to play at the level he is when no one’s watching,” the Charlotte Hornets legend said. “You have to get up before the kids get up. Get a workout in, get the kids up, get them off to school, get to the gym, get shots, pick them up, handle your business side of things during the day, hang out with the family, get them to bed, and then he goes back to the gym again.”
The Golden State Warriors ace has made it clear he has no plans to retire, and according to his father, he still has some unfinished business. “He still loves the game,” the senior Curry said. “He’s a competitive guy. He wants to win another title, so we’re not even close to that window yet. But when the time comes, I think he’ll make the right decision.”