Steph Curry is staring down a massive contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, one that could net him a whopping $136.7 million through the 2028-29 season, but the buzz around this deal also carries a heavy truth: it’s almost certainly his last one. This isn’t just a discussion about big money; it’s about the end of an era for one of the game’s absolute legends.
Warriors’ Offseason Is a Total Bummer for Steph
Can you believe what the Warriors pulled this summer? Or, more accurately, *didn’t* pull? Everyone was talking LeBron, Anthony Davis, you name it, linking big-time names to the squad. But what did we get? Crickets. The team primarily signed players who’d already worn the jersey before, and honestly, it’s been a tough summer for Golden State fans. It felt like the whole offseason was just slipping away. Hoops Habit’s Cal Durrett didn’t mince words, writing that the Warriors’ offseason was “quickly going off the rails, with them having done little to improve thus far.” And get this, Durrett said it “should come as a massive disappointment to star Steph Curry.” You gotta feel for the guy; he’s giving his all, and the front office is just kinda… not.
The Monster Deal That Kicks Off Curry’s Last Dance
But here’s the silver lining, a major one: Steph Curry is absolutely expected to sign an extension. This isn’t just any deal; it’s gonna be a hefty one for the four-time NBA champion. NBA insider Brett Siegel reported that the terms are “completely up to him,” meaning the Warriors are ready to offer their star “whatever he wants.” Imagine that power! If Steph wants the full $136.7 million through the 2028-29 season, he’s getting it. And if he’s feeling generous and wants to take a discount to help the team, GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. apparently has “no problem with said deal.” That shows just how much they value him.
However, Blue Man Hoops’ Nick San Miguel dropped a dose of reality: this next contract will likely be the last one of Curry’s playing career. Miguel believes we could see Curry retire in 2029 once that new deal wraps up. It’s hard to imagine the 38-year-old playing beyond the 2028-29 NBA season, right? It’s an unfortunate truth that some of the greatest players ever are set to hang it up within the next four years, and Curry is absolutely one of them.
So, what’s next? For now, Curry’s focus is crystal clear: he’s doing everything he can to make one final, epic run at the NBA Finals with the Warriors. This four-time NBA champ, arguably the greatest shooter in history and potentially the best to ever play the game, isn’t going out quietly. He’s got his sights set on leaving everything on the court.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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