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Steph Curry Claps Back at Major Warriors Criticism

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry isn't much bothered by outside noise reagrding his team
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May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks on from the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks on from the bench against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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LAS VEGAS — Steph Curry has heard it all before.

"(Even) before the ‘22 championship,” he said in an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area.

The Golden State Warriors, whether led by Curry and Klay Thompson or by Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler III, are too old to compete for a championship.

“We heard it," Curry said, "so, to the point ... it all comes down to health. I mean, if you look at every team ... (Oklahoma City) had a relatively healthy run. That's what you need. Vets (to) get through a regular season. Try to be in a position where we're not chasing anything down the stretch.”

Curry, 37, led Golden State through its dynastic run when it won four titles in eight seasons. Despite his age, however, the point guard has remained a 40-percent distance shooter. Last season, Curry averaged just under 25 points per contest and sent Golden State back to the NBA Playoffs.

The Warriors fell short in the second round after Curry suffered a hamstring strain that kept him sidelined for every game after Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Next year, he's excited at the prospect of another year next to Butler.

“I know I got hurt,” Curry said, "but you just want to build off that for another year to build chemistry with Jimmy. You know Draymond will do his thing. Hopefully, some of our young guys are able to take another step. That’s every-year process."

As far as the plan right out of the gate? Simple.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry
May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court during warmups against the Houston Rockets before the start of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

"Just take what we did great," Curry said. "(and) know we're going to have to elevate that and do it more consistently for a whole year."

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Matt Guzman
MATT GUZMAN

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.

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