Dec 18, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dec 18, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Stephen Curry recently sat down with SiriusXM Radio for an interview ahead of the Warriors’ upcoming season. The 38-year-old superstar first spoke candidly about his frustrations with sitting out most of last season.
“Yeah, it’s been frustrating for a lot of reasons, knowing we had a really good run up until I went down in a second-round appearance against Minnesota, and then trying to double back through 82 games and knowing we had the pieces to hopefully pick up where we left off,” Stephen Curry said.
“And then I missed almost half the season, Jimmy gets hurt, Moses gets hurt, and you know you need health and availability in this league to do anything. And so it’s been an emotional roller coaster, for sure, just trying to figure out how to maintain the identity of what we do and how we do it, but also reimagine.”
“I know we’ve been using that word, but it’s legitimate that we’ve been approaching this training camp with optimism about what this team can do moving forward. And I know I need to have a big part in that,” Stephen Curry added.
Stephen Curry missed almost half the regular season last year (only 43 games played) and finished the season averaging 26.6 points, 4.7 assists, and 3.6 rebounds, shooting 46.8% from the field and 39.3% from beyond the arc.
Still playing at an All-NBA level, Curry believes the Warriors can pick up where they left off before his injury and still have a legitimate shot at a championship.
At 38, Curry is among the few stars in sports history to perform at such a high level this late in their careers. Other athletes who have done that include NFL legend Tom Brady and MLB legend Derek Jeter.
During the interview, Stephen Curry was asked if he imagines he can emulate those players in his own career.
“That is why I’m playing. It’s why, you know, especially to do it in the same place that I’ve been doing it for the last 17 years. I feel like that’s the ultimate challenge, and I’m embracing that challenge. I’m excited about the opportunity to hopefully get some young guys a part of that journey.”
“Of course I want to win, and you’re hoping that you can be in the mix, things go your way, the ball bounces, you know, you get the fortune of health that can put you in that conversation, and if we have one more run at it, that would be ideal,” Curry concluded.
As Curry enters his 18th season with the Warriors, his championship ambitions remain stronger than ever. Despite injuries and an aging roster, the four-time champion remains optimistic about the Warriors’ potential. If the team stays healthy, Curry hopes to lead one more memorable championship run.
Chaitanya Dadhwal is an NBA Analyst and Columnist at Fadeaway World, based in New Delhi, India. His passion for basketball began in 2018 after watching James Harden during his prime, eventually leading him to pursue a career in sports journalism in 2021. He began writing professionally while completing his law degree at Jindal Global Law School in Sonipat, India, where he graduated in 2022 and developed a particular interest in Sports Law. Chaitanya ultimately chose journalism over a career in law after realizing that his passion for sports, and basketball in particular, was where he wanted to build his career. His work focuses on breaking down complex NBA storylines, analyzing player and team decisions, and presenting different sides of an argument to provide readers with a balanced perspective. While he strives to maintain an objective approach in his journalism, Chaitanya openly admits to being a passionate supporter of the Houston Rockets and Arsenal. That combination of analytical thinking and personal passion allows him to simplify complex ideas and present them in an accessible way for basketball fans. Beyond journalism, Chaitanya hopes to establish his own sports management agency and represent athletes. His long-term goal is to help create greater equality of opportunity for athletes across different sports and genders, using his legal background and experience in sports media to help bridge gaps within the industry.