Stephen Curry says he won’t repeat the end of Kobe Bryants Laker’s career as he approaches retirement

On February 13, 2025By Littum

Stephen Curry is 36 years old and close enough to retire that he is already talking about how he will go out.

Talking with Tim Kawakami from the San Francisco standardCurry approached his approaching retirement and used an interesting point of comparison to explain what he is doing and does not want in his last few years with Warriors.

Specifically, when asked about the right way to end his career, Curry said he wouldn’t have a repeat of Kobe Bryant’s last couple of years with Lakers.

From the standard:

“Competitive,” Curry emphasized last week. “I’ve seen different scenarios. As everyone talks about Kobe (Bryant) and his last year. From my vantage point, I compare it to guys who only played for a franchise. Dirk (Nowitzki), Tim (Duncan), Kobe, from our era. … You don’t want to be in a situation that Lakers was in the last three years (with Bryant). I know he came out of the Achilles injury, but it was like they were a lotterite team and that was more how many points can score down his career. I don’t want to be in that scenario.

“My whole thing is that you have to be realistic. There is probably not a move or a scenario where you have to go into a season or a playoff series as the perennial favorite. There’s just a lot of talent around the league. But being competitive where you have a chance – that’s what we want to see. I’m sure that’s what our fans will see. To play meaningful games, no matter how it ends. I think that’s what we deserve and I hope that’s the reality I get to live in this last part of my career. “

Lakers enjoyed plenty of success during Bryant’s career ranging from 1996 to 2016, but their last few years together actually lacked moments at the highlight. With Bryant regularly wounded after tipping his Achilles-sen in 2013, Lakers issued an average record of 22-60 between 2013 and 2016. Even when Bryant played, they only went 25-82.

Bryant at least ended his career on a legendary note with his 60-point outbreak against Utah Jazz, but it’s easy to forget that his contract made him somewhat controversial to Lakers towards the end.

Chicago, Illinois - February 8: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors look at Chicago Bulls during the second half of the United Center on February 8, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Note to the user: User expresses and expressly accepts that the user, by downloading and or using this photograph, accepts the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) — Stephen Curry wants Warriors to remain competitive while still with them. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Curry is doing his best to keep Warriors fluid, although he also average on average his fewest points per day. Fight (23.3) Since 2013.

Golden State went in Wednesday with a record of 27-26, good for 10th place at the western conference and the final play-in place. The team received a significant upgrade with the addition of Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, and the contract Butler signed coincides with when Curry’s agreement ends in 2027.

Curry is under contract for the next two seasons after this one, with wages of $ 59.6 million in 2025-26 and $ 62.6 million in 2026-27. It’s hard to predict what he wants to do when this contract ends and he’s 39 years old, but Warriors fans can feel secure on one thing.

He does not play for another team via the standard:

“It’s the gas in the idea of why I personally want to play only for only one franchise and have made it a goal,” Curry said. “And why all my actions are kind of pointed to it.”

Currently, Warriors are scheduled to host the NBA All-Star game in San Francisco over the weekend, with Curry acting as the team’s face.