Two-time MVP Stephen Curry has no plans to leave the Warriors when he becomes a free agent this summer, according to Tim Kawakami of The San Jose Mercury News.
Appearing today on the “The TK Show” podcast, Curry said he’s aware of the potential opportunities he might have, but can’t imagine a better organization for him than Golden State.
“Like I’ve said from Day 1 when I was first asked about free agency, this is a perfect place to play,” Curry said. “Bay Area fans are amazing, our organization’s amazing, we’ve put together an amazing team that’s competing for championships every year. There’s really no reason that I can see right now that would draw me elsewhere.”
Under the new CBA, Curry is eligible for “designated veteran player” status, which would allow him to receive an extension from his current team valued at approximately $209MM over five seasons. Other teams, Kawakami notes, would be limited to offers of about $133MM over four years.
Curry adds that he wanted to make it clear to Kevin Durant during recruiting last summer that he plans to be part of the Warriors for a long time. Durant signed a two-year contract with a player option and is expected to become a free agent again once the season ends.
Curry adds that he expects Durant to join him in signing a long-term deal.
“I don’t see why not,” Curry said. “I think he really enjoys playing with us as a team. He enjoys living in the Bay Area, the opportunities that are out here. I think he just genuinely enjoys coming to work every day. That’s a good recipe for hopefully a long-term presence in the Bay.”
Most loyal superstar in the league.
*And Westbrook, can’t forget about Brodie
His shot selection and form is not the same as last year, and his success ratio is indicative as such. Still a solid year, but I see bad habits forming.
Very sloppy with his passing
Man pls- his nmbrs as of yet are comparable to his FIRST MVP year… attribution to his lower numbers can go to making sure KD addition goes off w out a hitch- notice last few games he is more aggressive, getting his shots… TOs are a part of his game- free flowing and fast… what bad habits cld you name??
The fact that you said turnovers are a part of his game shows how blind you are to his bad habits. He’s a average at best passer which is not a good sign for a point guard. Especially when he plays the better teams he gets too cute which his handle and passing which leads to turnovers. His shot selection especially from 3 can get way out of hand when he is feeling himself too much. When they go in it’s cool and everybody loves it but they are bad shots and they will comeback to haunt you later on. He is so terrible on defense they sub him out late in games when the warriors are on D. The warriors in general have bad habits that why they’ve blown 14, and 24 point leads this year. It’s also why they blew a 3-1 finals lead last year. They are just so talented that against 90 percent of the league they can over come it. But look at there record against the 3 teams with the best record in the NBA. They are 0-3 against the Cavs, Spurs, and Rockets this year. They are 35-3 against the rest of the league.
He said right now,oh no, that means Stephen Curry is gone Warriors.
Demarcus Cousins and Stephen Curry to the LA Lakers!
I hope you’re kidding.
Anyone would be loyal for 209M. It’s not like he’s going to take a pay cut.
Loyal would be like Evan Longoria signing a 6 year 17.5 M contract.
Longora sucks anyway