NBA superstar Stephen Curry has signed a one-year, $62.6 million extension with the Golden State Warriors, ensuring his long-term future with the franchise that drafted him in 2009.
The Golden State Warriors have dished out a massive one-year, $62.6 million extension to their superstar point guard, Stephen Curry, solidifying his future with the franchise that has been his home for the entirety of his illustrious NBA career. This move follows a 2019 contract extension that was already one of the most lucrative in league history.
The new extension will see Curry's salary increase significantly from the $55.8 million he is set to earn in the upcoming 2023-24 season, maintaining a steady upward trajectory in his earnings. It also ensures that Curry, who will turn 38 during the 2026-27 season, will be playing at the highest level for the foreseeable future.
Stephen Curry Inks Lucrative Extension with Golden State Warriors
Curry has been a cornerstone of the Warriors' success over the past decade, leading them to four NBA championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. He is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and a perennial All-Star, known for his sharpshooting abilities and uncanny ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates.
The Warriors' decision to extend Curry's contract is a testament to his continued value to the team both on and off the court. Despite being 36 years old, Curry shows no signs of slowing down, averaging 29.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game last season.
Stephen Curry Inks Lucrative Extension with Golden State Warriors
With Klay Thompson, Curry's longtime "Splash Brother," departing for the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, Curry will be tasked with leading a Warriors team that will feature a mix of familiar faces and new additions. The Warriors finished 10th in the Western Conference last season, failing to make the playoffs for the first time since 2012, but Curry's presence should provide a solid foundation for the team.
The Warriors are hoping that Curry can replicate the success he achieved with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he led the team to a gold medal with a clutch three-pointer against Team France in the championship game.
Stephen Curry Inks Lucrative Extension with Golden State Warriors
Steph Curry inks $62.6M extension, securing his future with the Golden State Warriors
Curry's extension is a significant financial commitment for the Warriors, but it is one that they are more than willing to make for a player who has been the face of their franchise for the past 15 seasons. Curry is not only a transcendent player but also a global icon, helping to elevate the profile of the Warriors and the NBA as a whole.
The extension also sends a clear message to other teams that the Warriors have no intention of trading Curry anytime soon. He is a player who is synonymous with the Warriors brand, and the team is determined to keep him in Golden State for the rest of his career.
With Curry locked up for the foreseeable future, the Warriors can now focus on building a team around him that can compete for another NBA championship. They have a solid core of young players, including Jordan Poole, James Wiseman, and Jonathan Kuminga, who will be looking to step up and fill the void left by Thompson's departure.
The Warriors will also be looking to make some key additions through free agency or the trade market to bolster their roster. With Curry at the helm, the Warriors remain one of the most feared teams in the NBA, and they will be looking to make another run at the title in the upcoming season.
