LeBron James has been forming super teams to have a shot at the ring. Stephen Curry, on the other hand, is the definition of loyalty. He doesn’t want the Warriors making short-sighted trades that could mess up their future. The Splash Bro’s thinking about the bigger picture, saying, “Desperate trades or desperate moves that deplete the future… There is a responsibility on allowing or keeping the franchise in a good space and good spot when it comes to where we leave this thing when we’re done.”

LeBron James? Totally different vibe. He’s all about the ‘now’. Brian Windhorst couldn’t hide his surprise at Stephen Curry’s recent comments, though. The hoops reporter admitted it’s rare to hear an NBA superstar care so much about their team’s future. “I’ve never heard an interview like this from a player in mid-season,” Windhorst said. “This is Steph talking about leaving the franchise better.”

To make his point, Brian Windhorst then compared Curry to Bron, who takes a completely different approach. “LeBron operates and has for decades. Exactly the opposite, he says, ‘Trade the 2031 first-round pick. I don’t care about that,” Windy explained. 

Even in 2022, the Lakers’ long-term roster plans didn’t worry him much. With rumors swirling about Kyrie Irving joining the team, Brian Windhorst didn’t hold back his thoughts on Get Up. Windhorst had pointed out: ” Can’t articulate how little LeBron cares about the Lakers’ 2029 first-round pick,” and doesn’t value them even when they’re tied to his own team.

Stephen Curry, though, is playing a different game. While LeBron lives for the moment, Steph’s long-term thinking stretches beyond his playing days. Windhorst highlighted the contrast, saying, “I mean, I can’t say for sure what conversations he’s had with their front office, but my belief would be he is communicated that to them as well. There’s no reason for you to go chasing something to fix a team that maybe it would be a desperate move and that is going to reverberate.”

Brian Windhorst didn’t stop there. He called Curry’s comments and the whole depiction “a remarkable interview on a lot of fronts,” and also added, “It makes you wonder that the Warriors who’ve been sniffing around for a star player since last summer, instead of doing that, they may do the opposite and make a trade to save money.”

It would be because the Warriors are not far away from a super-hefty luxury tax bill again, and while the 10x All-Star wants his Bay Area franchise to be cautious, he’s also optimistic about the road that lies ahead.

Stephen Curry still believes the Warriors can turn it around

The Golden State Warriors can’t seem to catch a break, dropping yet another game in a season that’s quickly spiraling. What started as a dominant 12-3 run has unraveled into frustration, with Monday’s loss to the lowly Raptors further dimming their playoff hopes. The Bay side has only won one out of their last five games. And it’s tough to watch a team that once looked unstoppable struggle like this.

Still, the 4x champion isn’t ready to give up.

The star guard is staying hopeful, urging fans not to hit the panic button just yet. With over half the season remaining, he believes there’s enough time to change the narrative. “Such optimism when it comes to trying to figure this thing out. … You are technically one game away from righting the ship and figuring some stuff out. That’s what we choose to focus on,” Curry shared after their 101-104 loss to Toronto.

But let’s not sugarcoat it—Monday’s game hurt. Leading by three with just over two minutes left, the Warriors had the win within reach. Instead, they let the Raptors take over, leaving fans and players alike frustrated. Curry didn’t shy away from admitting how much the loss stung. “This one does sting for sure. And we really needed it. But we have another one on Wednesday,” he said.

The road ahead won’t be easy, but Stephen Curry’s mindset is exactly what the Warriors need. If anyone can rally this team, it’s him. He will need two things- his own fitness to be on his side and the young stars to have at least semi-consistent runs. So, can names like Kuminga and Podziemski hit the gas pedal? Can they flip the script and make a push? With Curry at the helm, you can’t rule it out.