The departure of Klay Thompson has left many Warriors fans feeling somber. Even Stephen Curry, the cornerstone of the team, acknowledges the uncertainty of his own future in Golden State.
Commitment and Realities
When asked if he envisioned retiring as a Warrior, Curry expressed his desire but acknowledged the unpredictable nature of the NBA: “I can certainly say right now that I want to play my entire career with the Warriors; that has always been my goal… But reality is crazy, especially in the NBA, where things change rapidly.”
Contract and Loyalty
At 36 years old, Curry has two years remaining on his contract with the Warriors. While he could negotiate an extension this summer, unlike Thompson, who entered free agency last year after failing to reach an extension agreement with the team.
Impact of Thompson’s Exit
Thompson’s departure has had a profound impact on Curry: “It still feels a bit surreal without Klay. We’ve been together for the past 13 years. Coach Kerr used to joke that sometimes in the offseason, you couldn’t find Klay, and then he would show up at training camp like, ‘Hey guys, how’s it going?’ But this year, I know we won’t see him.”
Handling Criticism
Addressing criticism about not intervening to keep Thompson, Curry explained: “I’ve heard comments like ‘Is this what Curry wants?’ or ‘Why isn’t Curry talking to the team?’ If you understand basketball, you know how things work… Sustaining success in this league is very difficult. It’s incredible that we’ve been able to achieve so much together for so long. Keeping this core together for years was not easy. With Klay leaving, the future will definitely be different.”
Olympic Journey
Ahead of the upcoming season, Curry will first represent Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics, marking his Olympic debut. This opportunity reunites him with former teammate Kevin Durant and marks his first international partnership with LeBron James.(747Live)
