Stephen Curry has plenty of high-level NBA basketball ahead of him.
Regarding team success, Curry failed to check off a massive box: guiding the Golden State Warriors to championship No. 8 in franchise history (he was sidelined for most of the Warriors’ second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain).
Still, Curry’s performance on the hardwood suggests he should remain in the big leagues a bit longer.
The 37-year-old, three-point-oriented superstar averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game this season, shooting 44.8% from the field and 39.7% from downtown in Year 16.
Although retirement isn’t an option for Curry now, he recently stated that when it’s time to exit the NBA, he may consider trying a different professional sport.
“That (attempting a post-retirement career in golf) would be a fun goal to go after for sure,” Curry told CNBC’s Alex Sherman on Monday. “It’s an extremely challenging tour to crack if you’re not one of the champion ex-PGA guys that are making that jump after you turn 50.”
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“So to do all the qualifying journey and all that — I’m pretty sure I’ll try it. I’ve seen guys who are preparing themselves to do the same thing.”
Curry isn’t a household name in the golfing community for obvious reasons, but his resume will shock many.
The four-time NBA champion has competed in the annual American Century Championship golf event, achieving two top-five finishes, including an impressive victory in 2023.
Considering Curry is a tactical NBA player who thrives under pressure, it’s reasonable to assume he would succeed in applying those skills to golf in a full-time role.
Before attempting to embark on a new journey, though, Curry will do everything he can to secure his fifth championship on the hardwood.
There’s no denying that adding Jimmy Butler to the roster midseason was a franchise-altering move.
That said, the organization should consider acquiring another game-changing asset in free agency to give Curry the necessary ammunition to guide the Dubs to the promised land in 2025-26.
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