Stephen Curry’s impact on the game of basketball isn’t just generational - it’s transformational. His combination of elite scoring, limitless range, lightning-quick release, and unshakable confidence hasn’t just changed how the game is played - it’s redefined what’s possible on a basketball court.
For over a decade, Curry has been the blueprint for modern offense, forcing defenses and coaches to rethink their entire approach. And he’s still doing it at an incredibly high level.
That influence was front and center in a recent episode of The Old Man and the Three, where NBA players Trey Murphy and Cam Johnson took a moment to reflect on Curry’s greatness. Johnson, in particular, captured what so many around the league feel about Steph’s sustained excellence: “It takes a lot for a coach to allow you to do that, right?
It just seems unlikely that he’s that special as a shooting talent. I don’t think that we’ll ever see again.
To do it at the level Steph does it - to win championships, to consistently do it for 15, 16, 17 years - we’ll never see it again.”
That’s not hyperbole. That’s the reality of watching a player whose career has been a masterclass in consistency, innovation, and competitive fire.
Curry isn’t just a shooter - he’s an offense unto himself. His mere presence warps defenses, opens up space for teammates, and creates a level of gravity that few players in league history have ever commanded.
And even now, deep into his career, Curry continues to deliver. In the Warriors’ recent 120-97 win over the Orlando Magic, he once again led the way with a performance that was vintage Steph - efficient, composed, and impactful. He’s still the engine that makes Golden State go, and when he’s locked in, the Warriors are a different team.
But as the NBA trade deadline inches closer, the rumor mill is doing what it does best - stirring the pot. One of the more eye-catching ideas came from Bill Simmons, who floated a hypothetical trade between the Warriors and the Hornets that would send Curry back to his hometown of Charlotte in exchange for LaMelo Ball and draft picks.
Simmons framed it as a bold, if emotionally charged, idea: “Are we at the point where Curry to Charlotte, we should just do it? I don’t want to upset Warriors fans, I don’t want to trade Stephen Curry before Christmas, but he grew up there, his dad’s there, there’s shots of him on the court as a kid, he’s always talked about ending his career there.”
The connection between Curry and Charlotte is real - his father, Dell, was a Hornets legend, and Steph spent his formative years in the city. But while the sentimentality might tug at the heartstrings, the reality is much different.
Despite the Warriors’ uneven start to the season and the internal tension that’s surfaced - including a public sideline exchange between Draymond Green and head coach Steve Kerr - there’s been no indication that Golden State is entertaining the idea of moving Curry. And frankly, why would they?
Curry is still performing at an All-NBA level. He’s averaging big numbers, making clutch plays, and carrying the offensive load night in and night out. He’s the face of the franchise, the cornerstone of their dynasty, and the reason the Warriors remain relevant even when the rest of the roster is in flux.
So while the trade talk makes for compelling debate, the likelihood of Curry suiting up for anyone other than the Warriors remains extremely slim. He’s not just a player - he’s a pillar of the organization, a symbol of what they’ve built, and a reminder that greatness doesn’t fade easily.
As long as Curry is on the floor, Golden State has a chance. And that, more than anything, is why he’s still untouchable - both on the court and in the trade market.