Somewhere in an alternate universe, the Golden State Warriors are just beginning to find their rhythm.

Jonathan Kuminga, for instance, is scoring 25 points a game while Jordan Poole is enjoying All-Star status. Meanwhile, Brandin Podziemski is racking up triple-doubles and Moses Moody is fitting into a crucial 3-and-D role. All of this is made possible due to the elite vertical threat of Trayce Jackson-Davis. James Wiseman, meanwhile, has matured into a starting-caliber center.

Fast forward to our reality, where Stephen Curry – also known as Wardell Stephen Curry II – is the focal point dictating the team’s recent strategies.

At age 37, Curry is still proving to be a game-changer, contrary to expectations that he would take a back seat to younger players as he nears the end of his career. His pushing boundaries is evidenced by Golden State’s transactions, including trading away Andrew Wiggins for Jimmy Butler and recently extending Draymond Green’s contract.

At Media Day, Jackson-Davis remarked, “At the end of the day, it’s still Steph Curry’s team. Whatever we need to do to help Steph win, that’s what we’re going to do.” It’s this commitment to winning that ensures the Warriors remain competitive under Curry’s leadership, reflecting his extraordinary on and off-court work ethic.

Curry’s remarkable drive is a rare sight in the sports world, amplifying his influence and making his character as admirable as his skills. Not only does his presence elevate the play of his teammates, but it also cultivates a winning culture within the franchise.

This level of admiration for Curry underscores the Warriors’ belief that their destiny is intrinsically linked to his performance, even as the team adjusts its roster around him.

As Curry himself put it, “Everything we do around here is unique… Us being realistically championship relevant for this long is unique.”