Stephen Curry, now 37 and the heart of the Golden State Warriors, enters his 17th pro season fully aware of the mounting skepticism: is he too old to remain the engine of a championship team?

Despite whispers about declining speed and the “ageing core” narrative, Curry’s 2024-25 season told a different story. He averaged 24.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.0 assists across 70 games, led the Warriors to another playoff berth, and was selected to his eleventh All-Star game.

Curry shrugs off the external doubts with trademark composure. In an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area, he stated, “With age comes wisdom…we’ll take the ageism and all that stuff on the chin and keep it moving.”

For Curry, what fuels longevity isn’t silencing critics but a personal drive rooted in gratitude, self-discipline, and joy for the game.

Winning another title, he insists, “is all really about the process that leads to it…you can’t chase that stuff. It’s the process you commit to. It sounds so boring and dull, but it is the only way you get to where you want to go.”

Leading By Example: Transformation, Not Just Tradition

Curry continues to define an era—not just with his three-point shooting, but with a leadership style built on humility, focus, and inviting teammates to enjoy the grind. Even as the Warriors’ roster gets older and the NBA’s culture of youth accelerates, Curry’s approach transcends on-court production.

He’s been lauded for inspiring the next generation, proven in his viral message to 2025 NBA Draft newcomers: “Trust the journey. What feels uncertain now might be setting you up for something greater.”

Teammates and coaches cite his leadership, marked not by loud motivation, but by “joy,” the very anchor that holds a veteran squad together amidst challenges.

Chasing Greatness on His Own Terms

With legendary status entrenched—four titles, two MVPs, Olympic gold, and the NBA’s all-time three-point crown—Curry’s focus is singular: keep evolving, keep competing.

He’s openly realistic: winning a fifth championship is no guarantee for this Warriors roster, but age is no disqualifier. The work remains, the love of the game persists, and the doubters are, as ever, just background noise.

Curry’s story isn’t about recapturing old glory. It’s about redefining what longevity and leadership mean in basketball’s modern era.

As another season begins, the veteran point guard proves once again: the real battle is never just against time, but against complacency itself.