Stephen Curry Not Retiring Soon, Warriors Await Return

Stephen Curry, entering his 17th NBA season, says retirement is not on the horizon. Recovering from a knee injury that kept him out of the All-Star Game, he told reporters "It'll declare itself, whenever the time comes to call it quits, which I don't think is anytime soon." At 37 he is still scoring at a high level and sees his longevity as a "badge of honor." Merlin sees a veteran who treats time like a challenge to be rewritten. Curry's mindset — "Thinking about the end robs you of the now" — and his shooting touch give the Warriors a real shot when he returns. The story now hinges on his health and how Golden State manages his minutes and the supporting cast down the stretch.