Steph Curry’s offseason program has undergone many changes.
On the eve of his 17th season in the NBA, the Warriors superstar explained how his summer regimen has shifted over the years.
“It has evolved drastically [over the past decade] from when I started this camp to now in terms of building out the schedule of on-and-off-court stuff and how to pace yourself through an offseason,” Curry told reporters Thursday after the first day of his annual Curry Camp. “I don’t spend as much time on the court as I did back in the day, but it’s much more intentional and much more purposeful. I’m nerding out on heart rate stuff, foot contacts, checking all of the boxes of movement and skill that’s relevant to my game.
“So, it’s a lot more informed. The work feels harder, which is fun because you kind of have to meet that level and know that as you get older, you’re still trying to play at a high level.”
The 37-year-old’s attention to detail is required at his age to sustain his prolific shooting ability, which relies on precise footwork and rapid-fire movements to get the ball out of his hands and into the hoop.
Even though conventional wisdom says that NBA players slow down in their late 30s, Curry has beaten back Father Time again and again. While he sustained a strained hamstring during the playoffs last season, the two-time NBA MVP still is playing at an elite level after 16 years in the league.
With a new-look Golden State squad that will be more integrated with Jimmy Butler, the Warriors are looking to defy the prognosticators and make another deep playoff run.
Curry has spent his entire career with the Warriors, where he developed into the greatest shooter the NBA has ever seen. With another offseason of diligent preparation and painstaking attention to detail, look for Curry to rain down three-pointers from midcourt.
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