Home/Articles/NBA
NBA·ANALYSIS·October 28, 2026 07:46 AM ET

Stephen Curry, Draymond Green detail on-court shorthand built over 14 seasons

Four NBA championships back their private play-calling.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 31m1 min read
Post on X
After 14 seasons together, four NBA championships and thousands of memories, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have devel Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: The veteran teammates trigger adjustments on the floor through city code words, glances, and brief nods. Speaking with Nick Friedell, Curry explained that the pair still guards undisclosed signals: "I hate that you even know what that word is... Because we still got one in the arsenal. But there's plenty.

Why it matters: Audible-free communication lets the pair disguise half-court actions and defensive coverages before opponents can react. Because Curry and Green hold the league's longest run with one franchise, their shared terminology carries over seamlessly into the 2026-27 regular season.

What to watch: Both veterans continue their 2026-27 regular-season campaign as opposing coaching staffs work to decipher the duo's remaining unwritten calls.

Sources

More on Stephen Curry

CONVERSATION
Loading comments…
NBAAnalysisStephen CurryDraymond Green
Follow NBA Intelligence
Real-time signals and analysis
@WireReportNBA
WR Pro
The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.
$9/monthFree weekly newsletter →
RELATED STORIES
← Back to Wire Report