Stephen Curry addresses injury’s impact on the rest of his playing career

Stephen Curry can still play at a high level even in his late 30s, but he’s been held back of late by a knee injury that forced him to miss 27 games in a row.

The 38-year-old Curry is set to return to action on Sunday against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., and before that, he opened up about his career’s outlook amid his knee troubles.

The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player was asked if his knee injury would bother him for the rest of his playing career. 

“Yes and no,” Curry responded, via Anthony Slater of ESPN. “There’s nothing structurally wrong with my knee. So it’s not like I’m compromised out there. It is a new normal, though, if that makes sense.”

Given his age and the mileage in his body, Curry’s health will always be a closely monitored factor for the Warriors, who will look to build momentum with the future Basketball Hall of Famer back in the lineup.

Without Curry, the Warriors struggled mightily to win games. They went 9-18 during his 27-game absence and posted. His return comes too late for him to help the Warriors secure a top-six spot in the upcoming 2026 NBA Playoffs, but Golden State will still be playing beyond the regular season, with the Play-In Tournament on the horizon.