Steph Curry isn’t leaving the Golden State Warriors any time soon.
Curry has signed a one-year, $62.6-million extension with the Warriors, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Thursday.
The deal will keep Curry with the Warriors through the 2026-27 season.
Curry, 36, is now guaranteed $178 million over the next three seasons.
With the Warriors missing last year’s playoffs after crashing out on the play-in tournament, and the departure of Curry’s long-time partner in crime Klay Thompson this off-season, some wondered if Curry’s days in San Francisco could be numbered too.
But after Thursday’s deal, Curry will remain the face of the franchise for at least the next three seasons.
Curry proved his best days are far from over this off-season when he helped lead the United States to an Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball this summer. The four-time NBA champion hit four clutch three-pointers in the final three minutes of the gold medal game to help the U.S. defeat France.
Despite Golden States’ struggles last season, Curry was far from the problem. Over 74 games he averaged 26.4 points, 5.1 assists and 4.7 rebounds.
For his efforts, Curry was named the NBA’s 2023-24 Clutch Player of the Year, adding that award to a resume that includes two MVPs, an All-Star Game MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, a Western Conference Finals MVP and nine All-NBA selections.
Curry led the league in clutch scoring — defined as points in the last 5 minutes of fourth quarters or in overtime, with the score differential in the game being five points or less — with 189 points.
The Warriors will have their hands full in a stacked Western Conference next season, but with Curry at the helm, it would be unfair to count them out.
NBA superstar Steph Curry has signed a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, solidifying his commitment to the team for the upcoming season. The deal, which was announced by the Warriors on Tuesday, comes as no surprise to fans and analysts alike, as Curry has been a cornerstone of the franchise since he was drafted in 2009.
Curry, a two-time NBA MVP and three-time NBA champion, has been instrumental in the Warriors’ success over the past decade. Known for his incredible shooting ability and leadership on the court, Curry has helped lead the team to five straight NBA Finals appearances from 2015-2019, winning three championships in the process.
The extension comes at a crucial time for the Warriors, who are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2020-2021 season in which they failed to make the playoffs. With Curry locked in for another year, the team can now focus on building a competitive roster around him and making a push for the postseason.
In a statement released by the team, Warriors owner Joe Lacob expressed his excitement about having Curry back in the fold for another season. “Steph is a once-in-a-generation talent and we are thrilled to have him back with the Warriors for another year,” Lacob said. “His leadership both on and off the court is invaluable to our team and we look forward to seeing what he can accomplish in the upcoming season.”
Curry, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, has already cemented his legacy as one of the all-time greats. With this contract extension, he will have the opportunity to continue adding to his impressive resume and further solidify his place in basketball history.
Overall, this extension is a win-win for both Curry and the Warriors. Curry gets to remain with the team that he has called home for over a decade, while the Warriors get to keep one of the best players in the league on their roster for another season. Fans can now look forward to seeing what Curry and the Warriors can accomplish in the upcoming season as they strive to return to their winning ways.