The Golden State Warriors are staring down a shaky 1-3 start to their season, and that rough early record has Stephen Curry and Draymond Green getting brutally honest about the potential end of their legendary run. It is, frankly, what nobody wanted to hear, but these two aren’t sugarcoating anything.
Living in the Moment, Facing the Inevitable
Curry, ever the leader, admitted he acknowledges the inevitable. “You acknowledge that this will end at some point,” he told The Athletic’s Nick Friedell. He’s got it in the back of his mind, knowing there aren’t many years left. But he also thinks they are “mature enough to know you can stay in the moment and just enjoy what we’re doing, what we’re trying to build.” For Curry, the thoughts of the end are making “the urgency now more real and more motivating.” It’s all they can control, right?
Then there’s Draymond. His mindset is a different kind of raw. “We’re not looking at it like that at all, man,” he said, before adding his signature bluntness: “I think the obvious situation is it could be it for me. Who f–king cares if that’s it nine months from now? Who f–king cares eight months from now?” That’s a man who isn’t fixing his gaze on the end; he’s focused on the now, consequences be damned.
The GM Already Showed His Hand
If you want to know why these guys are so open about the end, look no further than general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s recent moves. Klay Thompson’s free agency back in 2024 was the real pivot point. The Warriors *could* have re-signed the five-time All-Star, giving him the role and salary he reportedly wanted. They could have all ridden off into the sunset together.
Instead, Golden State decided letting him walk was a better play for their championship aspirations. Thompson’s value has reportedly declined in the three years since he left, which, in hindsight, “further justifying the decision.” But by doing that, Dunleavy Jr. sent a clear message: emotion and sentiment won’t drive his personnel moves. He already broke up the Splash Brothers; he won’t hesitate to move Green if the right deal comes along. Remember, before the 2026 trade deadline, Green was even linked to a blockbuster swap for Giannis Antetokounmpo. This isn’t just talk; it’s a demonstrated strategy.
This 1-3 Start Just Pushed Everything Closer to the Edge
Nobody’s got any illusions about the Warriors’ current state, especially after this week. It’s only the first week of the season, but that 1-3 start is flashing a neon sign that this isn’t a championship-caliber team. If that kind of struggle “holds true for the remainder of the year,” it’s going to hit the futures of Curry and Green hard.
Green is set to become a free agent next summer. Curry, meanwhile, has a player option for 2028-29. That kind of lingering uncertainty, especially when you’ve been with the same team your entire career, would shake anyone. But for Curry and Green, this has been hanging over them for multiple years now, shaping their entire perspective. This early season skid isn’t just about wins and losses; it’s about what it means for the very fabric of an iconic era.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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