Stephen Curry’s offseason still has a little basketball work mixed in, but when he’s carving out free time, the golf course keeps calling.
The Warriors guard was spotted at Pebble Beach playing a round, and video caught him on the 7th hole. For Curry, that fits right into the rhythm of this summer. He’s been spending plenty of time on the golf course, which makes sense for a player who puts in so much work once the NBA season is rolling.
And of course, Curry isn’t just out there for fun. He’s good enough at golf to make the scenes stand out, even if basketball remains the main event. That’s the sport where he’s still expected to carry Golden State, and there’s no doubt he has plenty left in the tank to do it.
The Warriors didn’t land any major additions this offseason, but they did add some depth pieces that could matter. Brandon Williams and Georges Niang were the latest signings, and both are expected to fit into the team’s system.
There’s also the contract side of things waiting in the background. Curry will be eligible for an extension soon, and the expectation is that he and the Warriors will eventually work something out. The exact number is unclear, and it’s not known whether he would leave money on the table to give Golden State more flexibility if needed.
For now, the Warriors are still operating with the belief that they can hang with the best teams in the Western Conference. Health and consistency will decide whether that holds up over the season.
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