Warriors’ Stephen Curry gets brutally honest about the ’emotional roller coaster’ of the season

Stephen Curry and the The Golden State Warriors have been up and down during the first half of the 2024-25 NBA season. So much so that Curry can describe it as a roller coaster.

The Warriors were 12-3 after the first 15 games of the season, as they controlled first place in the Western Conference at that point. Since then, they’ve lost 17 of their last 25 contests, dropping to 11th in the standings as they’re tied with the Phoenix Suns for what would be the final playoff spot for a postseason berth.

Curry spoke to ESPN about the Warriors’ current situation, maintaining his confidence that he is the team can return to form as a title contender. However, this requires them to not waver against their opponents.

“It’s very volatile right now in terms of the emotional roller coaster this year,” Curry told ESPN. “Much like it was (the 2021-22 season that ended with the championship). I think the challenge for us is to just try to maintain confidence in what we’re doing, what we’re building.

“And until we run out of time, we must maintain it.”

Where Stephen Curry, the Warriors stand at the midpoint of the season

Despite the Warriors struggling in form, Stephen Curry is still one of the best veteran stars in the NBA.

At 35, Curry is averaging 23 points, 6.2 assists and five rebounds per game in 33 appearances this season. Maintains high efficiency with his shooting accuracy, making 45% from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc.

En route to another All-Star nomination for the 11th time in his career, Curry’s case for the Hall of Fame has long been secured. Still, a chance to compete for another championship wouldn’t hurt, especially as he approaches the second part of his career.

What is needed to make a run this season is more winning consistency for Golden State. Their offense was below average with an offense scoring 111.4 points per game (17th) and an offensive rating of 112.1 (20th), but the defense showed promise with a defense of 110.8 points allowed per game (eighth) and 111 .6 defensive rating (ninth). If the team can get back to the form they had at the start of the season, their title hopes will increase.

After Monday’s game with the Boston Celtics, the Warriors will focus on upcoming contests against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls on Thursday and the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 25.