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Curry s season summary meeting full version: I still have a lot of oil in my fuel tank, and the Warriors lineup will be fine-tuned

12:54pm, 18 May 2025【Basketball】

. From management to coaches to us veterans, we will discuss together, try our best to find the answer, hoping to make a better change for the team - that's the essence of the game.

Reporter: Kumingga's future may be the most uncertain (restricted free agent). How do you evaluate his performance and potential future in the past four years?

Curry: I think he has grown a lot. To be honest, his situation is very difficult - we started in the rookie year with 18 wins and 2 losses, he had some highlights, but he didn't have the chance to play in the playoffs; he stayed in the team the year we won the championship, and then went through ups and downs - playing time was unstable, sometimes in rotation, which was difficult for any player, especially young players. I want to praise him for always being prepared and seeing his performance in the last few games - I don't know when I will be summoned, but I can still play on the field with the right combat power, which is not easy. I am proud of his attitude, and I hope his future is bright regardless of whether he stays in the team in the future. He is fully capable of climbing the top at his own pace in the league, and in four years he has experienced things that most people have not experienced, which will make him better.

Reporter: Change to a more general offseason problem - you made great moves last summer, pursuing stars, but lost Clay. What's the difference this year? Will you still actively chase stars, or will Jimmy's integration be enough?

Curry: Yes, it's clearer now about the core of the lineup - Jimmy is an important part. Of course, if there are stars in the league entering the market for various reasons, each team will try to contact, which is a routine operation, but most of the time there will be no substantial progress. We are clear about the core experience and abilities we have, but we also understand that we need to "grow" overall (referring to improving the lineup size). Sometimes there are problems with shooting - these can be solved, but the specific operation requires management to think about it, and we believe they can do it. I like the atmosphere now: a clearer direction and a clearer understanding of what I, Jimmy, and Dream Chasing can do in the past three months. We will make some fine tuning to make the lineup as perfect as possible.

Reporter: You are 37 years old, and I have heard such comments many times this year - you are still young off the court, but you are one of the oldest players in the league on the court. How do you view this difference between off-field and in-field, and how your age is mentioned in almost every report?

Curry: First of all, this is an ultimate compliment because it means you are still competing at a high level - "he can still do this at his age." Secondly, this also reminds you of the limitations of your basketball career and allows you to cherish every moment. That's why the season ended so emotionally - not able to play in a key game because you don't know how many more opportunities there are. But on and off the court, seeing my family and watching my children grow up, life off the court allows me to enjoy the present, cherish this stage of my career, and look forward to the next stage as exciting. But sometimes the words of teammates can make you vaguely - for example, "I saw you playing basketball when I was seven years old." This feeling is wonderful and difficult to digest, but it makes me more sure that I should enjoy basketball as much as possible, enjoy this love and long-term persistence. In the final stages of my career, I want to squeeze every drop of possible energy.

Reporter: The last two questions. Looking back on the past three months, has the chemistry of the team exceeded your expectations since Jimmy joined? Everything seems to be seamless, does this reflect the particularity of the entire team?

Curry: Absolute. When the deal happens, many people question whether this is the right choice. I still remember when we were in Utah, everyone was very emotional after the transaction was officially announced - because we were going to send away three teammates we loved (Wigkins and other champions). But from Chicago’s first game to last night, everything went in perfectly smoothly. He and I (Jimmy) are extremely complementary, and he makes us believe that we can beat anyone at any night, have the confidence to hit higher rankings, and even look forward to the playoffs. I think this is a successful deal and now we are going to continue building on a full season, and I'm looking forward to that.

Reporter: The Bay Area will usher in the new team Valkyrie (WNBA team) tomorrow night. Do you plan to become an ambassador and participate in the offseason activities of this team?

Curry: I will become a fan! Go to watch the game as much as possible. This is great for the Bay Area, especially their debut season. The atmosphere in the preseason was cool before, and I look forward to watching their game and wish them all the best. It must be very special to witness them erecting the banner of "Valkyrie Basketball" here on the opening day, and I can't wait.