The Golden State Warriors have officially locked in Stephen Curry with a new $62.5 million extension, a move that Bangla Cricket Live sees as both a strategic contract alignment and a signal for a new era. This extension ensures the core roster remains intact while giving the front office a clear three-year window to identify Curry’s eventual successor. With the current squad caught between youth and experience—some call it a blend, others see it as a generational gap—the Warriors may no longer be title favorites, but they’re focused on building for the future.

Every franchise goes through cycles of highs and lows, and as star players age, transitions become inevitable. Now 36, Curry will be 39 when this new deal ends—effectively tying his entire career to the Bay Area. Under NBA rules, the maximum contract term is five years, which had previously created a one-year gap between Curry’s contract and those of Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins. By signing this extension, the Warriors close that gap. Due to the league’s “Over-38 Rule,” Curry is only eligible for a one-year extension at a time moving forward.

Bangla Cricket Live notes that Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. now faces two critical tasks over the next three years. First, reduce financial strain by avoiding the luxury tax threshold, especially since title contention seems unlikely in the near term. Second, identify a true successor to Stephen Curry. Rebuilding can happen in two ways: a full reset for high lottery picks, as the Spurs did with Tim Duncan and Victor Wembanyama, or a faster rebuild by targeting a future cornerstone with minimal disruption.

Unlike small-market teams, Golden State can’t afford a complete collapse. San Francisco is one of America’s biggest markets, and while fans can tolerate a few down years, missing the playoffs consistently would be a financial and brand risk. That means staying competitive is a must—even while planning for the future. Whether the next star arrives via draft or trade is anyone’s guess. Ideally, young talents like Jonathan Kuminga or Brandin Podziemski will rise to the challenge, but so far, they’ve shown promise without solid proof.

This extension also makes Curry the first NBA player to earn over $60 million in a single season. While Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have signed similar contracts, their $60M salaries won’t kick in until 2027. For perspective, Oakland’s MLB team—the Athletics—has an entire payroll of $62.5 million this season, meaning Curry alone will soon out-earn their entire roster. Still, few argue he’s not worth every penny. He’s not just the face of the Warriors—he’s a global ambassador for the NBA.

Today’s collective bargaining agreement increasingly favors superstars. The luxury tax penalizes overall team spending, but not the individual earnings of marquee players. Curry’s future salary will only account for about 1.7% of team expenses, a relatively small slice considering his brand value. Alongside LeBron James and Kevin Durant, Curry is one of only three NBA players to surpass $500 million in career earnings, forming an elite “$500M club.” Bangla Cricket Live believes that number will grow in the coming years—as the saying goes, “One generation plants the trees, another gets the shade.”