{
  "id": 9877502,
  "title": "Does Stephen Curry think Warriors can contend? 'We still believe that we can be that team'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/does-stephen-curry-think-warriors-can-contend-we-still-believe-that",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T01:22:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/does-stephen-curry-think-warriors-012211285.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephen Curry firmly believes that the Golden State Warriors can still contend, despite his intention to finish his career with the team. During an interview on \"The Stephen A. Smith Show,\" Curry expressed that he and the team still believe they can be that elite squad. However, he acknowledged that reimagining the team's approach is essential now, given their veteran status. Curry emphasized the importance of addressing health concerns and emphasized the need for a shared mentality among the players. Last season, several players, including Curry, Melton, Horford, and Porzingis, missed significant time due to injuries, and more players, including Butler and Moody, are expected to miss considerable time this season as well. Curry admitted that Father Time is undefeated and that acknowledging the end of his career is inevitable but can serve as a motivator. He further explained that he trains differently and approaches the game with a unique mindset to stay at the top level. Ultimately, Curry stressed the importance of enjoying the game and cherishing every moment while he plays, as he remains fiercely competitive and aims to win every game.",
  "summary": "Curry also talked about understanding he is nearing the end of his career.",
  "key_points": [
    "Stephen Curry believes Golden State Warriors can still contend",
    "He expressed this during an interview on The Stephen A. Smith Show",
    "Curry acknowledged need for reimagining team approach and addressing health concerns"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Curry's confidence in the Warriors' ability to contend hinges on reimagining their approach to address health concerns and maintain a shared mentality amid increasing injuries and his own eventual decline.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}