Stephen Curry becomes eighth NBA player to log 18 seasons with one franchise

He joins Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Dirk Nowitzki.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 57m1 min read

After tipping off his 18th season with #DubNation, Stephen Curry is now one of only eight players in NBA history to play Via @warriors on X

What happened: Curry reached the milestone by taking the floor for the 2026-27 regular-season opener in Los Angeles. Udonis Haslem, John Stockton, Reggie Miller and Karl Malone complete the list of single-franchise veterans to hit the 18-year threshold.

Why it matters: Curry had already committed to finishing his career in one place after signing an extension ahead of the campaign. He suited up for Opening Night despite limping off with a knee issue at an open practice two days earlier.

By the numbers: $116 million: Value of the extension Curry signed entering Year 18. 127-105: Final score of the season-opening loss, moving the club to 0-1 in the 2026-27 regular-season standings.

What to watch: Front-office trade explorations around an expiring roster contract continue as the first week of the 2026-27 schedule unfolds.

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@warriors 2026-10-23T00:00:23.920034+00:00

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