Seventeen seasons. That’s where Steph Curry is at — and somehow, he’s still finding ways to stay fired up.
Before the Golden State Warriors tipped off against the Lakers in their first preseason game, Curry’s wife, Ayesha, gave him a little extra motivation.
She posted a clip on her Instagram story showing Steph’s intro at Chase Center, writing:
“Year SEVENTEEN!!!! I’m so proud of you @stephencurry30 Letsssssss gooooooooo.”
A small gesture, sure, but one that clearly hit home.
Because once the lights came on, Curry wasted no time reminding everyone he’s still that guy. In just 15 minutes of court time, the four-time champion scored 14 points as the Warriors handled the Lakers, 111–103.
Not bad for a quick tune-up.
And he wasn’t shy about how he sees himself this season. Speaking with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, Curry sent out a bit of a message — not just to fans, but to the rest of the league.
“I don’t ever want to limit myself to anything. I still feel like I can lead a team to win at the highest level, whatever that ranking is,” he said.
Then vs. Now: How Steph Curry Sees Himself in Year 17
Year 17 doesn’t feel like a finish line for Steph Curry. If anything, it’s more like a second wind.
When asked about how different he feels from his early championship years, Steph Curry got reflective.
“That youthful inexperience, but energy, and you’re a little naive, a little bit to understand what it takes to get over the hump,” he told ESPN, looking back on his first title run.
“Versus now with all the experience and understanding of what it does take and what our regular season journey looks like. And what you need to work on… to not just win games but set yourself up for winning basketball come playoff time.”
At 36, Steph Curry admits things have changed — but not in a bad way. These days, he says veterans like him and LeBron James rely on “expertise and IQ” more than raw athleticism.
Same confidence. Same fire. Just a little more wisdom to go with it.
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