Stephen Curry has been the heartbeat of the Golden State Warriors for over a decade, and even at 37, he’s still the engine that keeps them moving. The Warriors may be battling inconsistency this season, but Curry remains the steady hand guiding them through the storm - both on the court and in the locker room.
In their recent 126-113 win over the New York Knicks, Curry once again led the charge, dropping 27 points and reminding everyone that his game is aging like fine wine. But beyond the box score, something else had fans buzzing: Curry was spotted wearing the Nike Sabrina 3s - for the third time this season.
Now, this might seem like a small detail, but in the world of NBA footwear, it’s a statement. When asked about his choice, Curry offered some thoughtful insight.
“I’ve tried to kind of condense the type of shoes I’m wearing on the court,” he said. “Just the more you get into it, you kind of want to have a little bit of consistency, even though I’ve been trying a bunch of different stuff.
They’re great shoes. Obviously I like her story, the friendship, the whole deal.
I love being able to support her out there on the court. I’ll wear different stuff but it is always a great honor knowing the relationship that we have.”
That’s classic Steph - thoughtful, intentional, and always looking to uplift others. His connection with Sabrina Ionescu goes beyond sneakers. It’s about mutual respect, shared values, and the kind of cross-player support that helps grow the game on and off the court.
But Curry’s leadership isn’t just about fashion choices or point totals. It’s about how he handles adversity - and right now, the Warriors are dealing with plenty of it.
Jonathan Kuminga, once viewed as a key piece of the Warriors’ future, has reportedly asked for a trade. His minutes have been shrinking, and the writing’s been on the wall for a while. But with tension swirling around the organization, Curry isn’t letting the noise seep into the locker room.
“It’s not a distraction at all,” Curry said. “It’s a very unique situation, but our job is to just keep playing, keep winning. It’ll resolve itself one way or the other.”
That’s the kind of veteran perspective this team needs. Curry’s seen it all - the highs of championships, the lows of injury-plagued seasons, and everything in between. He knows how to keep a team focused when the outside world is trying to pull it apart.
“You’ve been around for the last 3-4 years - we’ve done it this whole time so we’re very very well trained in this area. To just play basketball,” he added.
It’s a message that resonates. Curry isn’t just trying to win games - he’s trying to set the tone. Whether it’s calming the waters around a trade request or supporting a fellow athlete through his sneaker choices, he’s leading in every sense of the word.
As the Warriors continue to search for their rhythm this season, one thing remains clear: as long as Steph Curry is on the floor - and in the locker room - they’ve got a fighting chance.