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Stephen Curry’s four-year extension sets Warriors up perfectly

By Nathan Beighle

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after shooting and making a three-point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on May 16, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after shooting and making a three-point shot against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on May 16, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors made Stephen Curry the first player in NBA history to have two contracts both valued at over $200 million. He’s set to make almost $60 million in the 2022-2023 season.

The two-time MVP is more than deserving as he’s one of just a handful of players that seem fully dedicated to the franchise that originally took a chance on them. Curry will now be in the Bay Area for at least the next five seasons.

The Golden State Warriors gave reigning scoring champion Stephen Curry a four-year extension, and it will set them perfectly for long-term success.

This is a win-win situation for both the Warriors and Curry. For starters, Curry wins because he’s securing another fifth of a billion dollars. He’s going to have insane earnings when it’s all said and done.

As for Golden State, they’ll have Curry locked up for the next five years. The reputation that Curry has built is one that Golden State has been able to use to bring in high-level personnel to help make a contending team.

He’s a generational talent, one that should be able to play at a high level well into hit later 30s. After all, Curry just came off averaging a league-high 32 points per game which were also the most of his career, topping both his MVP seasons.

He’s 33 now, so the contract will take him through till he’s 38. He should be prepared to retire after this contract ends. Up until the end though, his ability to create off his dynamic shooting will help keep him effective.

Curry being on the roster brings others to the roster. Players like Draymond Green and Klay Thompson will more than likely stick around as the Bay Area is the only NBA home they’ve also known.

As we’ve already seen this offseason, just having the Big 3 also adds a level of desire from free agents. Both Otto Porter Jr. and Nemanja Bjelica both signed veteran’s minimum deals when their skill level is clearly higher than the contract they signed for.

That said, the Big 3 is spearheaded by Curry. He’s the reason impactful players come to Golden State, and with him in Bay Area for the next half a decade, the Warriors should stay relevant.

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It’s a win-win deal for both parties, especially as the Warriors will be able to stay contending for the foreseeable future.

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