Stephen Curry is about to enter his 17th season with the Golden State Warriors, and yet he’s still a premier talent in the modern NBA landscape.

Last season, Curry averaged 24.5 points per game, and shot 39.7 percent from three-point range as the Warriors reached the second round of the playoffs. Curry was named an All-Star, and All-NBA for the 11th in his career for his efforts.

With the Warriors looking to contend once again this season, ESPN has ranked Curry as the seventh-best player in the NBA heading into the 2025-26 campaign.

“He will bend coverages and be the center of every defensive game plan when he is on the floor this season,” ESPN’s Anthony Slater said. “The Warriors’ success also remains tied to him.”

“With him, they eliminated the 52-win Rockets in the first round and took a 1-0 lead on the Timberwolves in the semis. After he injured his hamstring in Game 1 and sat out, the Warriors lost four consecutive games and were eliminated.”

The Warriors are looking to snag another title while Curry is still a top talent, and the 2025-26 season should give them a good chance to do so. They’ll have a full season of Jimmy Butler after trading for him at last season’s deadline, and despite a quiet offseason, the Warriors are still equipped with a roster capable of making a deep run, especially if Curry remains healthy.