"I fantasize about it all the time"- Steph Curry mentions thing he covets doing on the basketball court
Steph Curry has always wished he could play above the rim — something the NBA's greatest sharpshooter has been "fantasizing" for a long time. The four-time NBA champion admitted as much in the latest episode of the "Heat Check" podcast that focuses on the Currys. The Golden State Warriors superstar linked up with his father and the co-host, Dell.
When asked if there is one thing he covets on the hardwood, Curry responded that he indeed wants to play above the rim, citing his teammate Jonathan Kuminga as an example of a player who could do that:
"I'm still 35 years old, 15 years in the league. Court in my backyard. It's always at eight feet. The other day, Jonathan Kuminga and I were at a pickup game, and I threw a backdoor alley and I threw it to the corner backboard. I thought, 'Like there's no way he can get it, and he got it.' I got home that afternoon and let's throw it up there, let me see what it feels like if I could be up here on a 10-foot rim."
It's not often that Curry is seen dunking. He is one of those players who usually catches fire from any point downtown, making the dunk the least-used weapon in his arsenal. His frame makes it challenging for the guard to attack the rim and play above it, but given the 36-year-old's underrated musculature and athleticism, it's perhaps only a matter of time before fans see him gear up for a dunk next season.
Warriors GM confident that Steph Curry will be a Warrior for life
In the wake of Klay Thompson leaving the Warriors and joining the Dallas Mavericks after non-feasible contract negotiations, Golden State GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. believed that won't be the case with Steph Curry. Speaking at the ongoing Summer League in Las Vegas, the front office head honcho said:
“Steph, I think I can say pretty confidently, that he will be a Warrior for life."
It's worth noting that Curry is eligible for a one-year extension this summer, and Dunleavy made it clear by saying, "That guy can get what he wants." Steph Curry and the Warriors missed the playoffs last campaign and now they have added a string of names in the offseason, including De’Anthony Melton, Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson to bolster their talent on both ends of the floor.
Now, it will be an intriguing 2024-25 season with a new-look Warriors taking the floor and Steph Curry leading the side again.