As the Golden State Warriors tip off their 2025-26 season tonight, all eyes are on Stephen Curry, who carries a jaw-dropping and unique statistical dominance into every opening night. According to StatMuse, the 37-year-old superstar holds a record that no other player has managed in the 21st century.
Throughout his illustrious career, Curry has averaged 21.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists, and 2.0 steals in season openers, making him “the only player in the 21st century to average 20/5/5/2 in season openers.”
It’s a testament to his consistent readiness and explosive potential right out of the gate. LeBron James, for his part, averages 25.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.0 steal across 22 games.
This historic trend will be put to the test tonight as Curry, who turns 38 later this season, leads one of the oldest starting lineups in NBA history against the rival Los Angeles Lakers.
Can Curry continue to play at his best?
Fans will undoubtedly recall his memorable 40-point explosion against the Pelicans to open the 2015-16 season, a game that launched his second and unanimous MVP campaign and propelled the Warriors to a record 73 wins.
The team is hoping for a similar spark this year as they chase another championship. With a powerful lineup that now includes perennial All-Star Jimmy Butler alongside Curry, Golden State has the firepower to contend with the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Injuries are the Warriors’ main concern
However, their greatest opponent may be Father Time. The roster’s advanced age makes staying healthy a monumental challenge. Last season, a hamstring injury to Curry derailed their playoff hopes against the Minnesota Timberwolves, a harsh reminder of their vulnerability.
As the Warriors and Lakers prepare for their 10:00 PM ET tip-off, the question isn’t whether Curry can start the season strong-history says he will-but whether he and his veteran teammates can sustain that level of play and stay on the court long enough to make a deep playoff run.
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