Steph Curry is set to get a massive extension with the Golden State Warriors, and here’s the wild part: it could be worth as much as $136 million, and he’s going to call every single shot on the terms. Seriously, no negotiations needed.
This Is a Contract Unlike Any Other
Forget the usual back-and-forth you see in big contract talks. This isn’t one of those situations. The Warriors’ GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. is ready to hand Curry whatever he wants, no questions asked. Brett Siegel from ClutchPoints put it straight: “What the terms of a new extension look like for Curry will be completely up to him, as the Warriors are prepared to offer their star whatever he wants. If Steph wants the full $136.7 million through the 2028-29 season, he will get that. If he wants to take a discount to help the team, GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. will have no problem with said deal.” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst confirmed it: there’s zero negotiation happening here. The decision is entirely in Steph’s hands, which is just insane when you think about it.
The “Over 38” Rule and Curry’s Options
There’s an old NBA rule from the ’90s that says if you’re over 38, you can only sign for a maximum of three years. It used to be over 36, but Chris Paul and LeBron James, when they were running the players association, pushed that age up to 38. Windhorst laid it out, explaining that Curry, who makes $62 million this year, has a few ways to play this. He could add two years onto his current deal, go for a one-year max, or just wait it out. The power really is all with him.
No Worries, He’s Not Going Anywhere
Even though an extension isn’t inked yet, some folks are still fretting about Curry’s future. But don’t even sweat it. Marcus Thompson of The Athletic has shut down all that chatter. He said, plain and simple, “Steph ain’t going. Steph ain’t going nowhere. Steph’s a lifer. Plus, you gotta sell the tickets, man. Like, where you going? Steph is still one of the top experiences in the NBA just to take in.” Curry is a four-time NBA champion who has always wanted to play for one team his entire career, and it looks like he’s going to get his wish. While the futures of other Warriors, like Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, might be up in the air, there’s no doubt about Curry staying put in the Bay Area.
So, get ready to watch Steph finish his career exactly where he started it. This extension means stability for the Warriors and plenty more magic from one of the league’s all-time greats.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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