Last night (August 29) Vietnam time, reputable journalist Adrian Wojnarowski updated a special news related to Stephen Curry and Golden State Warriors.
Having just returned from the 2024 Paris Olympic gold medal campaign, Stephen Curry will extend his contract with the Warriors for another year with a salary of 62.6 million USD.
With two seasons remaining on his current contract, “chef” Curry will be with Golden State through the 2026-27 season.
In terms of time, Stephen Curry’s contract will expire at the same time as his brother Draymond Green, which is calculated by the Golden State Warriors to optimize the championship potential of the duo of players who have been together since 2012.
In terms of money, the Warriors captain will receive a total of $178 million over the next three seasons. His salary will increase each year, specifically as follows:
_ 2024-25: $55.7 million
_ 2025-26: $59.6 million
_ 2026-27: $62.6 million
Stephen Curry turned 37 at the end of last season, but that hasn’t affected his form and ability to play at an All-NBA level.
The “head chef” averaged 26.4 points with 5.1 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 74 games played. Steph’s 3-point success rate was maintained at nearly 41% with about 12 shots per game, on par with the top in the NBA in both quantity and efficiency.
However, Curry’s excellent performance did not translate into collective success. With a record of 46 wins, 36 losses in the regular season, the Golden State Warriors fell into the play-in series and were eliminated, marking the third time they sat at home watching the Playoffs in the last 5 seasons.
Having had a tough time in the past, Stephen Curry will enter the 2024-25 season with new challenges. For the first time since 2011, he will not have Klay Thompson by his side as his best teammate has moved to play for the Dallas Mavericks.
There are still familiar names including Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II, Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, but Curry will have to find a connection with two new teammates, Kyle Anderson and especially 3PT Contest champion Buddy Hield.
Why did Stephen Curry renew at this time?
Experts say Curry’s decision to renew before the 2024-25 season is surprising. The reason is that he will “tie himself” to the Golden State Warriors for the next 3 years, almost giving up his negotiating advantage in case the team’s quality declines.
Stephen Curry still hopes to win a championship with the Warriors, but this will now depend entirely on the team’s management, especially in building the squad and finding the right pieces.
If he doesn’t renew and the team remains out of the championship race, Curry still has a way out after the 2025-26 season, leaving as a free agent or requesting to be traded to another team earlier than the above timeline.
However, the Golden State captain did not choose that, instead placing all his trust in the club’s leadership. Stephen Curry traded his future on the Warriors building a quality squad, soon returning to the championship race within the next 1-2 years.
Another plus for the early extension is that Stephen Curry will be guaranteed income until 2027. At that time, even though he is 39 years old, the “chef” will still pocket up to $ 62 million in salary. For comparison, LeBron James will receive $ 48 million at age 40 (2024-25 season) and $ 52.6 million at age 41 (2025-26 season).
