Despite the surge of NBA players jumping into the podcasting world, Stephen Curry has made one thing crystal clear, he won’t be joining them anytime soon.
The four-time NBA champion and face of the Golden State Warriors was asked whether he’d ever consider starting his own podcast. Curry’s response was definitive.
“You won’t see me doing it though, don’t worry about that… I’ve got a lot of other things I want to do other than be behind the mic every day, cause if you’re going to do something, you’ve got to be all in. It’s a time commitment, it’s a big lift. It’s not something I’m passionate about.”
Curry’s stance stands in stark contrast to many of his contemporaries. From LeBron James‘ cerebral Mind the Game, to Draymond Green’s unfiltered Draymond Green Show, and Gilbert Arenas’ headline-grabbing Gils Arena, player-hosted podcasts have become an established part of the modern NBA media landscape.
But for Curry, despite his charisma, storytelling ability, and basketball IQ, podcasting just isn’t a fit.
And that says more about his laser focus than anything else. Coming off his 16th NBA season, Curry is still performing at an elite level. He averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game in 2024–25 and led the Warriors to the second round of the playoffs.
However, his postseason was cut short after a Game 1 injury against the Timberwolves. Without him, the Warriors dropped four straight and were eliminated, a crushing end to what looked like another deep playoff run.
Still, with the recent addition of Jimmy Butler, Golden State is reloading, not rebuilding. The pairing of Curry and Butler gives the Warriors renewed hope heading into next season.
There’s real optimism in the Bay Area that they can contend again, especially with Butler and a more defensively-inclined roster taking shape.
Even so, Curry’s off-court profile is larger than ever. He’s got his hands full with multiple ventures including his production company Unanimous Media, philanthropic work with Eat. Learn. Play, and endorsement deals with brands like Under Armour.
Add to that his family responsibilities and public appearances, and it becomes easy to see why he’s not looking to add the commitment of a podcast to his schedule.
What makes Curry’s refusal even more notable is that podcasting has become almost a rite of passage for current and retired players. There are 27 known basketball podcasts hosted by NBA figures today, ranging from veterans like Shaquille O’Neal and Kevin Garnett to active players like Trae Young, Paul George, and even young stars like Gradey Dick.
Many offer insights fans wouldn’t get from postgame interviews or media scrums. Yet Curry, who arguably has more stories to tell than anyone, has no interest in telling them in that format.
That decision might disappoint some fans eager to hear Curry’s behind-the-scenes takes, but it also reinforces the essence of who he is unwavering, disciplined, and focused on things he truly loves. And for now, that still means basketball over broadcasting.
