Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy is putting the kibosh on all the whispers, making it crystal clear Steph Curry is not ending his legendary career anywhere but Golden State. With Curry eligible for an extension later this offseason, it sounds like both sides are already lining up for that to happen, which is exactly what you want to hear if you are a fan of the Golden State dynasty.
No Doubt Where Steph’s Head Is At
Dunleavy didn’t mince words, laying out exactly what he sees from the all star. “There’s two things I’m confident about with Steph. He really, really wants to win and he wants to finish his career as a Warrior,” Dunleavy said, via ESPN. That’s a huge statement, straight from the general manager. He added, “I don’t think that changes tomorrow, August 29th, start of the season, middle of the season, end of next season. Those things are going to be consistent.” Talk about a vote of confidence, right? It means the organization believes in Curry’s commitment just as much as he believes in staying with the team that drafted him.
The Ultimate Decision Maker
Look, if Curry ever did want to walk away and play elsewhere, Dunleavy said the Warriors would grant that wish. But here’s the kicker: Curry hasn’t shown a shred of desire to do that. And the Warriors? They definitely aren’t planning to push him out the door. Dunleavy explained, “Ultimately it’s his call, his decision, whether that’s allowing his contract to run out and move on. Look, if he comes to me and wants to be moved, [controlling owner] Joe [Lacob] and I will talk it through. We wouldn’t love it. But he’s earned the right to do what he wants.” The message is loud and clear: Steph is the man, he calls the shots, but he isn’t calling for a move. Dunleavy closed that thought with, “But as far as the messaging or any idea that he’d be anywhere else, that’s not a thing we’re looking at or he’s looking at.” Seeing Curry in any other uniform would honestly be straight up bizarre at this point.
So, while the official ink isn’t dry on that extension, the path is set. Expect Steph to be a Warrior for life. That’s the only future we’re looking at.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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