Golden State’s long view on Stephen Curry hasn’t changed, at least not in the eyes of the man running the front office.
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said he expects Curry to finish his career in Golden State, even as the superstar enters a stretch where his contract situation could start to shape the conversation around his future. Curry, a two-time MVP, will be eligible to sign a contract extension this summer. If that deal doesn’t get done, he could become a free agent next summer.
Dunleavy Jr. addressed the possibility directly in comments to NBA insider Anthony Slater, making clear where he believes Curry stands.
"I'm pretty confident Steph will finish his career (with the Warriors)," Dunleavy Jr. told NBA insider Anthony Slater.
He expanded on that view by pointing to two things he sees as constants with Curry: the drive to win and the desire to stay with the franchise that drafted him.
"There are two things I'm confident about with Steph. He really, really wants to win, and he wants to finish his career as a Warrior.
I don't think that changes tomorrow, August 29th, start of the season, middle of the season, or end of next season. Those things are going to be consistent."
Still, Dunleavy Jr. didn’t rule out the possibility of a different outcome if Curry were ever to push for it. He said Curry has "earned the right to do what he wants" and added that the team would have to discuss trade possibilities if Curry asked to move.
For now, the biggest clue about where this heads will come when extension talks begin. Curry will have the chance this summer to sign for one or two more seasons. If he chooses not to, the contract will expire and he’ll reach the open market next summer.
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