Curry lands second $200M contract of career with Warriors

For this extension — first reported by ESPN — it was solely a matter of when it could get executed after the 33-year-old Curry produced one in all his finest seasons.

He averaged 32.0 factors, 5.8 assists and 5.5 rebounds and shot 42.1% from 3-point vary for the Warriors, who misplaced within the play-in match to Memphis. The 2-time MVP shined regardless of injured Splash Brother Klay Thompson’s absence for a second straight season.

After the season ended, Curry thanked his teammates for all they did to permit him to be at his finest night time after night time, even when he needed to spend lengthy hours within the coach’s room to maintain his physique wholesome and recent. He was restricted to 5 video games throughout the pandemic-shortened 2019-20 season primarily due to a damaged left hand, then performed 63 video games final season whereas lacking time due to a bruised tailbone that bothered him down the stretch.

“I recognize all people on the market committing to how we play, and that’s actually unlocked what I do finest,” Curry stated. “That was big, however God is nice. I’ve been blessed to be again wholesome and be capable of simply play night time in, night time out at a excessive stage and the work that goes into it, it pays off, and it’s one thing that I actually, actually depend on, particularly at this level in my profession. Because the years go on, that’s the distinction maker for me.”

In December, Curry famous he needed to play till he’s 40 if attainable and accomplish that the entire means for the Warriors. Discussions had already begun then on an extension, he stated, and now he has a brand new deal in hand effectively earlier than he begins his thirteenth season.

In July 2017, Curry obtained a $201 million, five-year deal that originally was the richest ever, till James Harden topped it with a $228 million extension from the Rockets.

Thought-about neglected and undersized after being drafted seventh general out of Davidson in 2009, Curry has repeatedly confirmed the doubters improper. He led the Warriors to 5 straight NBA Finals and championships in 2015, ’17 and ’18.

“I’m actually pleased with what I put in to it, and the staff, they know who they’re, that assist me and push me and inspire me,” he stated. “I’m going to maintain doing that till I can’t anymore. I don’t understand how lengthy that’ll be however that’s the difference-maker for me.”

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