"I'm not stupid": Curry's message about what has happened with the Warriors since 2022

Golden State Warriors has not been able to maintain since 2022 the level that led them to win the last title of the NBA in their recent dynasty. Stephen Curry is aware of the difficulties the franchise has faced in building a roster capable of competing for the championship again and acknowledges that not all the decisions made since that victory in the Finals have produced the expected results.

The point guard spoke about this situation in an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, where he reviewed the opportunities Golden State has had to strengthen the team and the challenges that have affected their recent seasons. Curry did not shy away from the reality of the Warriors and recognized that the outcome of this phase is still to be determined.

Curry acknowledges that not all of the Warriors' decisions have worked

"I'm not dumb. I understand what that window of opportunity meant for us after the 2022 title: there were opportunities to improve and add new talent; some things worked out and others didn't. It's still to be seen how we will conclude this entire phase while maintaining a competitive mindset," Curry declared to NBC Sports Bay Area when asked about the team's inability to form a title-contending roster in recent years.

His words reflect the difficulty of capitalizing on the years following a championship to keep a team in the title race. Since that conquest, the Warriors have had to face various obstacles while trying to find the right combination of players to support their veteran star.

Curry also pointed out injuries as one of the factors that have affected recent results. The player himself has suffered physical issues that have prevented him from being available during certain periods, a circumstance he considers crucial for understanding why Golden State has not achieved its goals.

Injuries have impacted recent seasons

"We knew there would never be a scenario where we were indisputably favorites for the championship. There are so many excellent teams. But going through a year like last —and also the previous one in the playoffs when I got injured and we were eliminated early in the second round...—," commented Curry.

The point guard thus recalled that the Warriors' difficulties cannot be explained solely by the roster construction. The competition for the title and availability issues have also played a significant role in the team's journey, which has encountered obstacles at decisive moments in recent campaigns.

"Last season I missed more than 40 games. Availability was the key factor; still, we were one game away from advancing in the playoffs, and who knows what would have happened after that. In summary: I have had an incredible career and trajectory. I want to win. The rest of the comments don't really matter to me when evaluating our seasons."

Curry highlighted the importance of having players available during the season, especially when the playoffs arrive. Despite their absences, Golden State was one game away from advancing in the postseason, a circumstance that leaves open the question of what could have happened with greater availability of their star.

The Warriors' situation can be summarized in several factors that have marked their path since the 2022 championship:

A new opportunity to build around Curry

Curry's continuity remains the axis of the Golden State project. Recently, the point guard signed a two-year contract extension with the Warriors, a decision that prolongs his bond with the franchise while the front office works to improve the roster composition.

In addition, the team is expected to have over $50 million in salary cap space this summer. This financial capability could offer the Warriors new options to bring in talent and reshape the group around their main star.

However, the salary cap space alone does not guarantee that Golden State will find the necessary pieces to compete for the title again. The franchise will need to make the right decisions after several years in which, as Curry acknowledged, some improvement opportunities have worked out and others have not.

The point guard's message combines a realistic assessment of recent difficulties with a priority that has not changed throughout his career: winning. Curry believes that injuries and availability have affected the results, but he is also aware that the phase following the 2022 title still needs a conclusion.

With a new extension signed and the possibility of having significant salary cap space, the Warriors face another opportunity to strengthen the team. Curry's goal remains the same, although the franchise's ability to rebuild a title-contending roster will determine the direction of this new phase.

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