Stephen Curry may be entering his 17th season in the NBA, but the Golden State Warriors superstar still shows no signs of slowing down.
At 37, the four-time NBA champion remains the heartbeat of the Warriors and one of the league’s most magnetic figures.
While Curry is far from calling time on his playing career, the greatest shooter in NBA history is already thinking about how he’ll continue shaping the game once he finally hangs up his sneakers.
In an interview on NBC’s “TODAY” show to promote his new book Shot Ready, Curry was asked if he’d consider becoming a coach after his playing days.
While he acknowledged the grind of the role, Curry didn’t dismiss the idea outright, instead, he hinted at a post-retirement plan focused on mentoring and skill development.
“A little bit only – I see what these coaches go through in the league, so I understand how hard the job is,” Curry said.
“For me, though, it’s about figuring out a way to have an influence in the game, to give back to it the way that so many people have poured into me.”
Though Curry seemed hesitant to commit to traditional coaching, his comments revealed a deep desire to remain close to basketball.
He emphasized that he wants to be accessible to younger players, whether that means consulting, mentoring, or simply passing along the wisdom he’s gained over nearly two decades in the league.
“I’m going to be a part of the game where anybody can reach out to me,” he added. “Whether it’s mechanics of shooting or whether it’s a mindset thing, I’m going to be available.”
A legacy that stretches from the Bay Area to North Carolina
As Curry nears the twilight of his career, the tributes to his legacy have already begun.
In his home state of North Carolina, where he grew up and starred at Davidson, Exit 30 on Interstate 77 has officially been renamed in his honor.
It’s a full-circle moment for the man who’s worn No. 30 since college and turned it into one of the most iconic numbers in basketball.
“This is pretty special,” Curry said. “I grew up in Charlotte, and I drove down I-77 my whole life, and it literally is Exit 30, which is such a coincidence. This doesn’t make any sense.”
While a statue outside Chase Center in San Francisco feels inevitable, North Carolina’s symbolic gesture further cements Curry’s dual legacy, a California icon with deep Carolina roots.
And with his contract running through the 2027 offseason, there’s even speculation that Curry could one day return to his home state for a final stint with the Charlotte Hornets, where his father, Dell, played for a decade.
For now, however, Curry is laser-focused on helping the Warriors chase a fifth championship.
The rare dunk that shut down the doubters
While Curry is best known for revolutionizing the game with his shooting, he reminded fans last season that he can still throw down, even if it comes at a cost.
In a game against the Philadelphia 76ers, assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse joked that he hadn’t seen Curry dunk all year.
The challenge stuck with Curry, and during a fast break, he took flight and hammered home a one-handed slam. It wasn’t just for show, he pointed at Stackhouse as he landed, soaking in the moment.
“After I dunked it, I actually pointed at him,” Curry told Jimmy Fallon during an appearance on The Tonight Show. “He was up on the bench, jumping up and down.”
As spontaneous as the dunk was, Curry admitted that the moment drained him.
“It took everything I had out of me,” he said with a laugh. “I’m probably still feeling it right now.”
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