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High-Level Ball Reason for Warriors’ Star Offseason Routine Change

August 18, 2025 by Last Word On Pro Basketball

Heading into year 17 of his NBA career, Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry decided a much-needed offseason change was in order for his workout routine and overall prep for the new season. Amazingly, Curry maintained his status as one of the best players in the league last year, despite his age. He’s also arguably still the best three-point shooter in the NBA. That alone makes the Warriors a competitive team going into the 2025-26 campaign. Still, age does creep up, even while playing at a high level. For that reason, and others, Curry decided to approach his offseason prep a little differently this season.

High-Level Ball Reason for Warriors’ Star Offseason Routine Change

Golden State Warriors may have a revamped Steph Curry after he initiates an offseason change in prep

For shooters, the offseason regime is likely similar across the board: get to the court and get shots up. All the greatest shot makers in NBA history spent countless hours in the offseason getting up shots. For Curry, this has long been his main preparation weapon, and for a long time, it has worked masterfully. However, Curry obviously saw the need to spend more time off the court this summer, focusing on body movement, among other elements, above all else.

It was recently at Curry’s youth summer basketball camp, Curry Camp, where the four-time champion spoke about the Warriors’ offseason, and his personal offseason, including his training, saying, “I don’t spend as much time on the court as I did back in the day. But it’s much more intentional and much more purposeful. I’m nerding out on heart rate stuff, foot contacts, checking all of the boxes of movement and skill that’s relevant to my game. So, it’s a lot more informed. The work feels harder, which is fun because you kind of have to meet that level and know that as you get older, you’re still trying to play at a high level.”

Whether Curry’s greatness can still carry the Warriors is up in the air

Regarding his team’s minimal offseason activity, Curry responded by admitting it was different. However, he still has faith in the veteran core of the franchise.

“It’s different, for sure. My confidence is built on the identity that we were able to create over the last third of the regular season last year (and) the playoff journey. We have a really good team, and we do know we need some pieces to help get us to the next level. I think the veteran presence that we have — with me, Jimmy [Butler], Draymond [Green] – like, we understand how to prepare through that uncertainty and be able to hit the ground running in training camp, knowing we should have some movement by then.”

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) is congratulated by guard Stephen Curry
Feb 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) is congratulated by guard Stephen Curry (30) against the Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Last season, the Warriors fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in round two of the playoffs. During their playoff run, there were stretches where the Warriors looked like they could compete past round two. Their exit has not dampened any expectations they have for the upcoming season, though. Curry’s belief that his team can compete for a title remains true. That said, the front office will need to make adjustments throughout the regular season.

As great as Curry still is, whether Green and Butler as the immediate next men up will be enough to complement Curry is only a question that will be answered during the season. One thing is sure, though, and that’s Curry’s greatness will continue. Hopefully, his offseason training shift will keep him playing at the highest level we all know he can play at.

 

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The post High-Level Ball Reason for Warriors’ Star Offseason Routine Change appeared first on Last Word On Basketball.

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