Stephen Curry fantasizes about playing until age 40: "I want to have the option"

The new 2025/26 NBA season is about to begin, marking one of the last for Stephen Curry as a star of the Golden State Warriors. At 37 years old, the point guard sees his professional retirement approaching. Nevertheless, in his recent statements during a conversation with EssentiallySports, he made it clear that he would like to have the option to compete at the highest level until he's 40.

“I will just say I want to have the option, and if I’m in legitimate condition to play,” affirmed the four-time NBA champion. “I don't know if it would make sense or if I'd want to do it, whatever the case may be. But if I can make the decision and it's not made for me, that's a great accomplishment”.

Stephen Curry, who is gearing up for his sixteenth season in the league, will seek to keep winning titles with the Warriors, where he will have the support of Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford, among others.

Curry's Incredible Mindset

Curry has become an example of how sports science and meticulous planning can extend the lifespan of a superstar. For this reason, in recent years, he has managed to consistently perform at the highest level in a competition as intense as the NBA, with a regular season of 82 games plus the playoff demands, where the Bay Area team has almost always been present.

Stephen Curry’s physical care is comparable to that of figures like LeBron James or Tom Brady, athletes who redefined longevity in professional sports. We'll see how far he can go, but what's clear is that even at 37 years old, he has not shown any signs of decline in his game with the Warriors.

However, what is most impressive is his mindset. Despite having conquered everything — four rings, two MVPs, the all-time three-point record, and a legion of fans worldwide — Curry continues to find motivation in competing year after year in the NBA.

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