Stephen Curry is still in the midst of a four-year, $44 million deal with the Golden State Warriors so he won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
However, it’s (apparently) never too early to start up the free agency rumor mill so when Stephen stopped by The Dave Gottlieb Show, he was asked if he’d ever entertain the idea of returning to the Charlotte-area to play for the Hornets, where Stephen grew up.
“I’ve always had thoughts about playing at home, what it would be like,” said Curry, who is in the middle of a four-year, $44 million contract extension with the Warriors. “My dad played there for 10 years, and people around the Greater Charlotte area in North Carolina have done a lot for my family growing up, so you always think about it.”
Still, Curry isn’t looking homeward bound yet. He has a contract with the Warriors that is set to run through the 2016-17 season and he’s entirely focused on the Bay Area:
“Right now I feel like I’ve got three years left on my deal, so this isn’t going to be an issue for me for a while. I love the Bay Area and where we are as a team trying to win a championship, and that’s what it’s all about. Of course everybody dreams about or thinks about what it’s going to be like to play at home. Obviously if that opportunity comes along it’s a different discussion.”
Somehow, we’ve reached a point where NBA free agency is a topic of discussion THREE YEARS before a contract is up.
