Curry looks to finish career with Warriors
oakland — Despite once suggesting the possibility of playing in his hometown Charlotte someday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry intends to play his entire career with the Warriors.
Asked on The Bill Simmons Podcast about possibly joining the Charlotte Hornets — for whom his father, Dell Curry, starred in the 80s and 90s — near the end of his career, Curry sounded like he’s closed the door on the idea.
“I love the Bay Area, man,” Curry said. “The only reason I go home now is if my sister’s getting married or to go play the Hornets for that one game, so I haven’t really been back much. I haven’t put my mind there.”
Curry was then asked if he intends to end his career with the Warriors, with whom he’s spent nine seasons since they took him seventh overall in 2009.
“For sure I do,” Curry said from Oakland. “This is home. This is where I want to be, for obvious reasons.”
After Akron, Ohio, native LeBron James returned to Cleveland 2014, Curry said he had, “always had thoughts about playing at home, what it would be like.” He added that he was happy in the Bay Area, but said, “obviously if that opportunity comes along, it’s a different discussion.”
Curry had since indicated he will remain with the Warriors long-term, including saying in 2016, “It’s hard to see myself anywhere else.”
Golden State has reached four consecutive NBA Finals, winning three, including each of the last two. Curry has made five consecutive All-Star teams, winning the league’s MVP award in 2014-15 and ‘15-16. —