Stephen Curry has directly addressed the Golden State Warriors' recent struggles, stating he is "not an idiot" about the team's missed opportunities. The four-time NBA champion made the comments ahead of the Warriors' next preseason fixture against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 13, following a 111-106 win over the Sacramento Kings on October 10.
In an interview, Curry reflected on the period after the team's 2022 championship. He acknowledged that some moves to add talent worked while others did not. "I mean, I'm not an idiot," Curry told reporters Area. "I know what it means in the sense of that window we had where coming off of ‘22, there were opportunities to get better, add new talent, and some worked out, some didn't."
The star guard isn't interested in assigning blame for the team's direction. He pointed to availability as a major theme, referencing his own injury during the 2025 playoffs and a second-round exit. Curry averaged 26.2 points per game in the 2024-25 season, leading the Warriors back to the postseason and earning All-Star Game MVP honors.
The Warriors' on-court results have been inconsistent since their 2022 title. They finished the 2022-23 season with a 44-38 record, losing in the Western Conference Semifinals. After missing the playoffs entirely in the 2023-24 season with a 46-36 finish, they bounced back to 48-34 in 2024-25 and won a playoff series.
Last season proved more difficult. The franchise slid to a 37-45 record, landing in 10th place in the Western Conference. Curry still put up 24.0 points and 5.8 assists per game and won another All-Star Game MVP award in early 2026, despite a two-month injury absence.
Their current preseason form shows flashes. After a 104-101 loss to the LA Clippers on October 4, they beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-98 on October 6. A 123-118 defeat to the Portland Trail Blazers on October 7 preceded their most recent 111-106 victory over the Kings.
Curry remains fully committed to the franchise that drafted him in 2009. His focus is on training and helping the team return to a competitive level. "The jury is still out on how we end this entire journey with a competitive mindset," he said.
The immediate task is their final preseason game against the Lakers on October 13. Performance in these games helps set the rotation and chemistry for the regular season. Fans can track the team's upcoming schedule on our schedule page.
Curry's message is clear. He understands the external chatter about the roster but is grading the team's seasons on their ability to make a playoff run. With the new campaign approaching, his leadership will be vital for a Warriors team looking to defy expectations.
