It feels bizarre to say, but Stephen Curry is playing in his 16th year in the NBA.
It certainly doesn’t feel like it’s been that long. His peak with the Warriors only just started about a decade ago and he spent most of his early years in the NBA battling ankle injuries.
So, while it may not feel like it, it’s been a while. And it looked like it a few nights ago when Curry only scored 2 points against the Grizzlies in a game the Warriors lost by over 50 points.
That said, questions about when he might call it a career are valid. He’s still one of the best players in the NBA, but we’re much closer to the end than the beginning.
ESPN’s Malika Andrews asked Curry about it and the quote was kind of hilariously morbid.
“It’s OK to accept and acknowledge that the end is near at whatever point, but only because it allows you to enjoy what’s happening right now,” Curry said. “But I think the more you talk about it, the more you acknowledge it, it levels up the sense of urgency right now.”
Well, yeah, that’s one way to put it! Sounds kind of sad, but he’s not wrong. Acknowledging that he probably won’t be around in the NBA for too much longer is the best way to go about it.
Not just for him, but for us, too. We don’t have many more moments with greats like Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant left. That’s why this summer’s Olympic Games were so special.
CURRY IS A MONSTER: Watch Curry absolutely eviscerate France and hit them with the “night, night” celebration
We’ve got to appreciate these moments while we still have them. Good to know Curry is, too.
