Steph Curry says the ‘not-so-glamorous’ work behind the scenes has kept him going in year 18

Stephen Curry is motionless at the top of his equivalent and says it comes downward to what happens off the court.

"It's the not-so-glamorous but motionless fun to me activity that you put in rearward the scenes, and that's the lone way you create it this long," Curry stated during an appearance on Wednesday's event of "The Stephen A. Smith Show."

The NBA participant stated he's arrogant and grateful to motionless be playing at a elevated level, notwithstanding dealing alongside injuries complete the years. He stated cognition has taught him how to prepared his build for all season.

"I motionless affection to play. That's the gas in the tank, and I've got a awesome squad about me that is assisting me accomplish my goals," he said.

Curry has spent his complete NBA occupation alongside the Golden State Warriors following being drafted seventh general in 2009. He has won four NBA championships, two association MVP awards, and the 2022 Finals MVP.

While he's known for his three-point shooting, Curry stated much of the activity that keeps him on the court happens distant from it.

"The hardest activity is in the offseason," he said. Once the period begins, he said, the concentration is on doing his finest and expecting his health holds up.

At 38, Curry stated he is focused on seeing how lengthy he can continue competing at the highest level.

A ample part of it method being additional deliberate concerning his preparation, the two offseason and during the season, Curry said, adding that he trains "differently" than he used to.

He is grateful to motionless be capable of "moving the needle" on the court, equal as he recognizes he has small seasons onward than rearward him.

"I can motionless bask myself, provision everything I've got to it," Curry said. "There's a awareness of urgency at the moment, and that's as far as I let my intellect go."

The 12-time NBA All-Star stated he thinks concerning "the end of the highway all day."

"I think that's OK. I think that's a motivator," he said.

Curry has earlier shared habits that assistance him remain fit and keen throughout the season.

In March 2025, Curry told Business Insider that he tries to remain energetic alongside walks or bicycle rides, equal whenever he's not training. He additionally values his nighttime wind-down routine.

"I deteriorate Normatec compression boots whenever I observe a display in bed, peruse a book, or conversation to my wife," Curry said. "After that, I put on an audio track, a sleep audio equipment meant to trigger the brainwaves and assistance you get profound sleep."

In September, he told Business Insider that regular sauna sessions are a key part of his improvement routine. Curry uses it for about 15 minutes following games or demanding workouts. On remainder days, he typically spends 20 to 25 minutes in an infrared sauna.

Curry has additionally earlier shared particulars of his game-day routine. He told GQ that he aims for at smallest eight hours of sleep and, if he does not have a shootaround, starts the dawn alongside movement stretching or center work. He additionally follows a norm equation for his pregame meals.

"It's several category of protein, whether it's a seafood or a chicken. I don't really do too much red meat. Then akin a pasta — or a grain — and a veggie, beautiful straightforward," Curry said.