Steph Curry Open to Bench Role, Wants Final Years with Warriors

0:00On this March 5th, here's what's making headlines for the Golden State Warriors. Steph Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar, is thinking ahead to the later stages of his career. In his 17th NBA season, he's dealing with a knee injury called Patella Fimmer-Row-Painson Drome that's kept him out for more than 12 games. Still, he's showing he's near the top of his game and opened his shifting from starter to a bench roll when the time is right. Earlier this week, basketball writer Howard Beck shared on a fan-dual TV show that Curry discussed this openly. Beck learned Curry doesn't want to drag the team down if he loses a step defensively, but he'd embrace a smaller role where he can still contribute, especially with his elite shooting. Other Hall of Fame players have ended their careers in limited minutes and Curry sees that as a smart path. Fans and analysts appreciate his self-awareness, knowing his smart and sharp shooting could keep him valuable even as he ages. Beck emphasized one key point from their talk. Curry wants his final years, whether two, three, or four, to be with the Warriors.

1:06No other team interests him for that phase. It's unclear exactly when this change might happen, but Curry's skills likely make him an asset into his 40s, helping the Warriors stay competitive thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com