Warriors Owner Surprised by Curry and Green’s Continued Dominance

San Francisco, CA — Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob expressed surprise at the high levels of play maintained by Stephen Curry and Draymond Green as the team prepares for the 2025-26 NBA season. Lacob admitted he “definitely would not have predicted” both players, now 37 and 35 years old, respectively, would remain central to the team’s success this long.

During his podcast this week, Lacob reflected on the longevity and performance of Curry and Green, who have been teammates for 15 seasons. “If you would’ve asked me, I don’t know, five, 10 years ago, would these guys be playing at this level, with this level of health?” he said. “I would have gone with the odds and said, probably not likely.”

Despite this surprise, the Warriors have doubled down on their veteran core. They recently acquired 36-year-old Jimmy Butler and signed 39-year-old Al Horford, indicating a determination to contend for another championship. Lacob noted that if the team avoids significant injuries, analysts expect them to secure more than 50 wins and vie for the top spot in the Western Conference.

<p“Look, I think we’re very talented — very deep,” Lacob said. “Steph still looks great. Jimmy and Draymond had a great start after Butler was acquired last year.”

The Warriors’ strategy appears to have paid off, as head coach Steve Kerr is optimistic about the team’s roster. “I love the roster,” he said, emphasizing that the fit feels right for this season. The team’s success hinges, however, on the health and performance of its aging stars.

As the offseason unfolded, Lacob and the team’s management worked to build around their core without sacrificing future assets. Lacob highlighted that the Warriors still possess their first-round draft choices going forward and have a promising group of young players, including Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody.

<p“We’re always going to be looking at improving the team,” Lacob said, indicating ongoing efforts to strengthen the roster, including potential moves in the trade market. “We just keep making the decision to spend money and go for it.”

Lacob’s long-term vision includes maintaining a competitive team while ensuring future prospects remain bright. “We still have a good cadre of young players developing and getting better,” he added. As the season approaches, the Warriors are focused on balancing the contributions of their veterans with the development of younger talent.