May 4, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after scoring a basket during the second half of game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors didn’t stand against the Minnesota Timberwolves without Stephen Curry.

Due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered at the beginning of Golden State’s Western Conference semifinals series against the Anthony-Edwards-led franchise, Curry missed the Dubs’ next four contests.

There was optimism that the 11-time All-Star guard could return for Game 6, but Golden State failed to secure two or more wins in the series, allowing the Timberwolves to eliminate the Warriors in five games.

After the organization’s season-ending 121-110 loss to Minnesota on Wednesday, Curry, who is 37 years old, provided reporters with a clear picture regarding his retirement status.

“We (Warriors) have four months,” Curry said. “I don’t have any Olympics, and it’s going to be about rebuilding and getting rest, like you said, but definitely rebuilding everything for another great run.”

“So, I’m going to take full advantage of the offseason knowing I’ve been playing a lot of basketball for the last year, and I have a lot left in the tank to prepare for, so I’m excited about it.”

It isn’t shocking that the four-time NBA champion wants to continue competing in the big leagues in his late 30s.

Considering that many believe the Warriors could have advanced to the Western Conference finals if Curry had been injury-free, why not come back for another season or two and attempt to return to the promised land for the first time since 2022?

With a beneficial offseason trade for a third superstar (possibly Giannis Antetokounmpo) or another high-level perimeter shooting threat (perhaps Cameron Johnson), Curry and the Warriors could make an impressive championship run next year.

Curry, who has two more years on his contract, averaged 22.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in eight postseason clashes, shooting 47.7% from the field and 40% from deep.

Expect the exceptional long-range shooter to enter the 2025-26 campaign hungry and motivated to capture his fifth title in the Bay, bolstering his Hall of Fame resume.