We recently witnessed the “Splash Brothers” duo break up as Klay Thompson left the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks. Now, when it comes to Stephen Curry, can you imagine him in a different jersey? Like Kobe Bryant, Curry has spent his entire career with one team. With his recent $63 million, 1-year contract extension with the Warriors, Gilbert Arenas’ squad discussed what should be next for the 4x NBA champ to secure a legacy like the Black Mamba‘s.
Kobe Bryant played 20 years in the league with the Lakers, helping the team win five championship titles. Similarly, the 2x MVP winner has had a legendary run with the Warriors, boasting four NBA titles. Another win with the team would further solidify his place as one of the NBA’s all-time greats.
In the latest segment of the Gils Arena Podcast, WNBA champ Lexie Brown agreed that Curry should stay with the Warriors until the end of his career. “I want him to retire a Golden State Warrior. I think no (on Curry playing for his hometown Charlotte Hornets). I think it’s good for his legacy,” Brown stated on the podcast.
She added, “I think it’s going to cement his legacy as I mean, he’s already one of the greatest, but if he’s able to start and finish a career in one team like that means something.” The Warriors struggled to maintain their pace in the 2023-24 season. And now, Thompson is also not in the picture.
Arenas asked the squad whether a championship win by Curry would be meaningful if it wasn’t with the Warriors. Most of the guests, including Dwight Howard, agreed that such a win would be valid while Nick Young expressed his wish to see James and Curry team up.
For now, Curry continues to break new ground, securing some of the most enticing deals in the league’s history.
Stephen Curry is the first NBA player to earn more than $60 million in one season
Curry is 36 now, but there’s no doubt that he still plays like he’s in his prime. Without his thunderous performances and clutch plays, Team USA wouldn’t have been able to clinch its fifth consecutive gold medal in Paris. He was crucial in all the games, especially in the Final against France, where he hit four 3-pointers in a row to seal the game.
He was simply spectacular. He has now signed a one-year extension worth $63 million that will see him in the Warriors threads at least till the 2026-27 season, making him the first NBA player to secure such an impressive deal over $60 million.
Previously, he signed a four-year deal worth $215 million with the Golden State Warriors. With this latest extension, he will earn a total of $178 million, bringing his NBA earnings to $532.7 million. After the Los Angeles Lakers veteran James and 2x champ Kevin Durant, the 10x NBA All-Star will become the third NBA player to surpass $500 million in career earnings. The question now is whether the Warriors will be able to secure another championship.
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