Stephen Curry opens 18th season, all with Golden State

Extends longest active run with one team

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Stephen Curry begins his 18th NBA season, all with Golden State, extending the longest active tenure with one franchise. Via @NBAPR on X

What happened: Stephen Curry opens his 18th NBA season, all with Golden State. The tenure stands as the longest active run with one franchise.

Why it matters: One-franchise longevity on that scale puts Curry alongside Dirk Nowitzki, Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Udonis Haslem. Golden State secured continuity with a two-year, $116 million extension in September.

By the numbers: Curry: 18 seasons, all with Golden State. One-franchise seasons: Nowitzki 21, Bryant 20, Haslem 20, Duncan 19.

What to watch: Golden State closes preseason against Portland at 7 p.m. PT.

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@NBAPR 2026-10-16T19:45:21.264859+00:00

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