Stephen Curry Reflects on Career, Acknowledges Retirement Approaching

The 36-year-old NBA legend emphasizes living in the moment as he nears the end of his 16-year career with the Golden State Warriors.

Stephen Curry, 36, has admitted he is thinking about retirement more frequently, describing the end of his career as 'near' during a recent ESPN interview.
Curry highlighted the importance of acknowledging his basketball mortality to fully appreciate the present and elevate his sense of urgency to win another championship.
The four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP is averaging 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists this season, slightly below his career highs but still productive.
Golden State is currently in eighth place in the Western Conference with a 15-13 record, and Curry has expressed a strong desire for another postseason run.
Under contract with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season, Curry remains focused on competing at a high level despite declining minutes and scoring output.