Because Steph Curry, with his 16 seasons of experience, understands better than anyone that a dominant start can be both a blessing and a trap.
Steph Curry, a leader who toys with confusion
Last season, the Warriors opened with a commanding 9-3 that made many believe the old empire was back.
Then came the fall: five straight losses, internal doubts, and the feeling that the magic had been short-lived. But Steph Curry doesn’t view it as a failure, he sees it as a warning.
Steph Curry talked about the importance of the Warriors getting off to a hot start to open the regular season:
“It’s the same mission every year. Last year we accomplished it but the wheels fell out a bit. You don’t want to fast-forward too much or panic if it doesn’t go well.” pic.twitter.com/sPzHLf26fF
— Kenzo Fukuda (@kenzofuku) October 18, 2025
“You’ve got to know when to push and when not to panic,” he stated, hinting that this time there might be a more calculated approach.
And the funny thing is, despite preaching calm, his body language says otherwise: Steph Curry looks like someone ready to set the league on fire again.
A new army and the same general
With the arrival of Jimmy Butler and Al Horford, the Warriors now present a different, almost experimental roster.
No one knows if the mix will be explosive or disastrous. But one element dictates everything: Steph Curry. He isn’t just the scorer, he’s the emotional thermometer of the team.
Ahead of the opener against the Lakers, he dropped another cryptic message: “I feel as good as possible, we had a really good camp.”
He didn’t say it with euphoria or arrogance. He said it like someone who’s mastered a new trick and is patiently waiting for the perfect moment to unveil it.
