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Warriors’ Steve Kerr Makes Honest Admission on Stephen Curry Before Lakers Opener

Steve Kerr says Stephen Curry can still be Steph. He just cannot be Steph as often. That is the plan behind the Golden State Warriors’ season as Curry nears his 39th birthday.“I think he’s shown the last couple of years…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:22 PM
Warriors’ Steve Kerr Makes Honest Admission on Stephen Curry Before Lakers Opener
Key Things to Know
  • Steve Kerr admitted Stephen Curry cannot play at his peak as often as he approaches age 39.
  • The Warriors plan to manage Curry's workload and expect him to sit out most back-to-back games.
  • Kerr deliberately slowed Curry's preseason ramp-up to protect his knee ahead of the regular-season opener.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that Stephen Curry can still play at an elite level, but cannot sustain that workload as often as he approaches age 39. Kerr revealed that the team intentionally managed Curry's minutes throughout training camp and preseason to lessen the physical toll on his knee ahead of Wednesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Warriors plan to scale back Curry's overall minutes and anticipate he will play few, if any, back-to-back games this season. Golden State aims to manage multiple veterans across the roster, including Draymond Green and Al Horford, to keep the core healthy throughout the campaign.

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