Stephen Curry is one of those NBA figures destined to live in basketball history. His style has captivated fans from the very beginning, and that momentum hasn’t slowed down, even as retirement rumors continue to circulate online. 17 years into his career and Curry still approaches the game with the same energy he had on day one, blending elite performance with a sense of humor that has become part of his identity. At 37, he somehow looks closer to 30 than 40.
News surrounding his family recently brought one of his personal ambitions into sharper focus. The Charlotte Hornets announced they will retire Dell Curry’s No. 30 jersey in the home arena rafters during a game against the Orlando Magic. For Stephen, it is a moment of genuine pride for his father, whose time with the franchise left a lasting mark. At the same time, it revealed what might still sit on Steph’s own wish list after everything he’s achieved.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, gestures behind his father
A family legacy that still fuels the fire
Jersey retirement is one of the highest honors the NBA can offer, and seeing his father receive that recognition naturally resonated with Curry. Dell Curry’s career with the Hornets was memorable enough to earn permanent recognition, and Stephen couldn’t hide how meaningful that moment was for the family. Yet it also highlighted a parallel path Steph hopes to complete, following his father into basketball immortality.
17 years into his career and Curry still approaches the game with the same energy he had on day one
A video that surfaced shortly after the announcement made that intention even clearer.Curry was seen playfully practicing the act of raising a jersey into the rafters, a moment that still carried a serious message. The timing suggested that while he was genuinely happy for his father, the honor may have sparked a bit of FOMO, reminding him of what that moment could represent for his own legacy.
The Warriors rafters still waiting
For Curry, having his jersey raised at Chase Center would be the ultimate finishing touch. It would symbolize not just championships and records, but an era defined by how he changed the game and his own franchise. Fans have been quick to reassure him that patience is all that’s required. Within the Warriors organization, Curry is widely seen as one of the most deserving players its history, someone whose impact goes beyond numbers.
That confidence from the fanbase reflects a broader NBA consensus. Curry isn’t just one of the greatest Warriors ever; he’s one of the most influential players the league has seen. Matching his father by being honored by his own team feels less like a dream and more like an inevitability.
As the season moves forward, Curry continues to focus on the present, competing at a high level and enjoying the game. But moments like this reveal that even legends still have goals left to check off. When the time finally comes, it won’t just be a jersey in the rafters-it will be the closing chapter of a legacy built on family, excellence, and changing basketball forever.
