Stephen Curry isn’t preparing for the season the same way he used to, and that’s exactly the point. After the first day of his annual Curry Camp, the Golden State Warriors star opened up about how his offseason routine has evolved over the years. At 37, Curry isn’t chasing volume anymore. He’s chasing efficiency, precision, and long-term sustainability, dialing in on what actually moves the needle for his game and his body.
“I don’t spend as much time on the court as I did back in the day,” Curry told reporters Thursday. “But it’s much more intentional and much more purposeful. I’m nerding out on heart rate stuff, foot contacts, checking all of the boxes of movement and skill that’s relevant to my game.”
Curry, 37, is going into his 17th NBA season, and it could be one of the best yet. Besides another summer of growth with Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, he’ll be coming off an optimized offseason routine that should bring out his best.
“So, it’s a lot more informed. The work feels harder, which is fun because you kind of have to meet that level and know that as you get older, you’re still trying to play at a high level.”
The NBA has evolved a lot since Curry was drafted in 2008. As Steve Kerr recently pointed out, teams don’t practice nearly as much as they used to, thanks to the NBA’s modern schedule.
While it makes it especially hard for young and developing players, it also means that a veteran like Curry has to find other ways to keep up with the changing NBA landscape. At his age, with his mileage, attention to detail is everything, and it’s why he’s taken a vested interest in taking care of his body.
With LeBron James setting the ultimate example, Steph is extending his career beyond what anyone thought possible. Now, going into the 2025-26 campaign, he believes the Warriors are poised to compete for a title once again.
If Curry is able to maintain his usual standards (24.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists for his career), then it’s the first step toward contention. Add that alongside elite swingman Jimmy Butler, veteran Draymond Green, and sharp-shooting guard Buddy Hield, and it’s a recipe for success.
Now, as the Warriors look to close the Jonathan Kuminga saga, their priority will be doing what it takes to give Curry the ending he deserves to a long and prosperous career. At this point, he’s no longer redefining the game; he’s redefining longevity. While most players his age are slowing down or stepping away, he’s finding smarter ways to stay sharp, locked in, and dangerous. At 37, it’s not about outworking the league, it’s about outsmarting it.
That shift in mentality could make all the difference. For the Warriors, this is a chance to maximize what’s left of a historic run led by one of the greatest players the league has ever seen. Curry’s new offseason approach is proof he’s not clinging to the past; he’s evolving, adjusting, and giving himself every chance to write one final chapter on his own terms.
If his new blueprint works the way he believes it will, the Warriors just might have one last run in them. And Curry, once again, could be the one who leads the charge, not just as a shooter, but as a symbol of what it truly means to endure at the highest level.
