With both players approaching retirement, Steph Curry’s six-word Lionel Messi comment says a lot.

With both players approaching retirement, Steph Curry’s six-word Lionel Messi comment says a lot.

The four-time NBA champion is still putting in the hard yards just months after he signed a contract extension as Curry, 36, is currently averaging 22.7 points per game this season, as well as 6.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds this season. While it’s not a vintage Curry output, he hasn’t been helped by Steve Kerr’s currently underperforming team, that doesn’t look like coming close to the star-studded side that dominated the NBA between 2014 and 2022.

An eight-year stretch saw Steph and the Warriors alter the very landscape of basketball as Golden State clinched the championship in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022 with a powerhouse side, led by Curry and his dominant three-pointers. The Warriors have struggled through the current campaign however and have a record of 19-20 as they sit 12th in the Western Conference.

Nevertheless, Steph, speaking after his team were beaten by the Toronto Raptors on Monday night, disclosed how the Miami linchpin is helping him stay motivated as he nears retirement. “Greatness inspires greatness in many ways. There’s nothing specific you can apply from football to basketball,” he told reporters.

“It’s about longevity, creativity, and [Messi’s] impact on the sport worldwide. We appreciate greatness, of course, he inspires you to keep going and to keep doing things your way. I have the utmost respect for him for how he takes care of himself both on and off the field. I try to emulate the same.”

While he has not slapped a date on the day he calls it quits, Curry, who has a contract with the Warriors through to 2026, did tell ESPN in December 2024 that he is thinking about the day he drops the ball for good. “More than I probably have before,” he said when asked about retiring, before adding: “It’s okay to accept and acknowledge that the end is near.”

  • Related Posts

    Following the trade, Steve Kerr and Steph Curry made elegant farewells to Andrew Wiggins.

    The unintentionally cruel consequences of the Jimmy Butler trade struck the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night when the team learned they would be saying goodbye to Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins,…

    Huge Injury Report for the Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz

    The Golden State Warriors face off against the Utah Jazz in their final game before the NBA Trade Deadline. There’s a chance that this Wednesday night will be the final…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    When the Memphis Grizzlies play tonight, will Devin Booker be there? Current information about the injury report for the Phoenix Suns star

    When the Memphis Grizzlies play tonight, will Devin Booker be there? Current information about the injury report for the Phoenix Suns star

    Lakers’ Luka Doncic shares heartfelt message with Dallas Mavericks fans

    Lakers’ Luka Doncic shares heartfelt message with Dallas Mavericks fans

    With Daniel Gafford suffering a sprain to his right knee, the Mavericks lose another center to injury.

    With Daniel Gafford suffering a sprain to his right knee, the Mavericks lose another center to injury.

    Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks Makes a Brave Remark About Anthony Davis

    Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks Makes a Brave Remark About Anthony Davis

    Real-time updates: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers college basketball

    Real-time updates: Kentucky Wildcats vs. Tennessee Volunteers college basketball

    2024’s The Legend of the Swamp Fox Family Kingdom!

    2024’s The Legend of the Swamp Fox Family Kingdom!