In the history of the NBA and professional sports in general, some guys are just synonymous with one city, one team.
Magic Johnson and Los Angeles. Larry Bird and Boston. Dirk Nowitzki and Dallas.
Stephen Curry, whenever he decides to retire, will join the list of the above three and others who spent their entire career with one team.
The Warriors made that a formality on Friday, signing their superstar to a one-year, $62.6 million extension. Curry will make $55.8 million in 2024-2025, $59.6 million in 2025-2026, and then $62.6 million in 2026-2027. He will be 39 years old at the conclusion of that final season, surely leading him into retirement.
The now 36-year-old was terrific in the Gold Medal Game earlier this month for Team USA, and is the centerpiece of a franchise that has a good mix of veteran and young talent. Klay Thompson departed to Dallas, but the Warriors brought in Buddy Hield, who in his own right is a very capable three-point shooter. The likes of Curry and Draymond Green provide a group like Brandin Podziemski, Jonathan Kuminga, and Moses Moody with proper veteran leadership.
Just like the Los Angeles Lakers did with Kobe Bryant in 2013 signing him to a two-year, $48 million deal, the Warriors are rewarding Curry for his career efforts by keeping him in the Bay Area for the entirety of his career.
Although the team may not compete for a championship, it is the right move.
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