Golden State Warriors: How much longer does Stephen Curry have?

Stephen Curry has been the unanimous leader of the Golden State Warriors for almost a decade. How much longer can he continue thriving?

It’s a question not often asked, but as many know, Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar point guard, didn’t ascend to stardom till later in his career.

A full four years at college set Curry back a bit in terms of NBA career length yet certainly helped develop his unique skillset. Arguably the best shooter of all time, Curry, while it seems hasn’t been a star for too long, only has a handful of prime seasons left.

However, the question is how much longer does the 2x MVP has.

Let’s break down the point at which a few other similar guards started to see their numbers decline. A few elite guards of Curry’s stature and style are Steve Nash and Chris Paul.

Nash’s last year as an elite point guard was when he was 35-years-old. That season, he averaged 16.5 points and 11.0 assists per game. Not quite Curry, Nash was reliant on his top-notch vision and understanding of the game.

Chris Paul, a player still going strong, is 32. He’s still an imperative player on a top-class Houston Rockets organization. Without Paul, the Rockets struggled against the Warriors last season, showcasing just how valuable Paul was to the team.

Averaging over 16 points and seven assists for the 13th straight season, Paul might not slow down for a few seasons, a good sign for those hoping Curry can maintain his face-of-the-franchise persona.

Paul and Nash’s progression through their career should only give hope to those Curry fanatics.

Entering his tenth season in the league, Curry recently said that this has been the ‘best summer‘ as far as preparation for the season is concerned. That’s pretty reassuring to hear considering the ankle injuries Curry has had the last few seasons.

It’s a tad bit different though. Curry’s peak has been far higher than both Paul’s and Nash’s. Those two point guards, while elite, only combined to average over 20 points per game twice. Curry, in his short career, has already done that six times and even hit 30 per game once.

Stephen Curry’s descent from stardom should be similar to the way it started, a slow progression. He should still be a top point guard in the league for at least four seasons. That said, rejoice Warrior fans.

While Kerr might not be confident that the Golden State Warriors core will stay in place after this season, they certainly will be far from the Cavs without LeBron because the Dubs will still have Curry, who should rejoin the MVP conversation if Durant dips to Los Angeles.