Curry's Season Summary Full Version: I still have a lot of gas in my tank The Warriors roster will be fine-tuned

On May 16, Beijing time, the Warriors held a season summary meeting, which was attended by Curry, Butler, Dream Chaser and other players and interviewed by the media. Curry's interview lasted more than 15 minutes and talked about all aspects of himself and the Warriors, and here is the full transcript -

Reporter: When you sit on the sidelines and watch the game, the TV captures your painful expression at a certain moment, what was going on in your mind at that time? What does it feel like to be a bystander and be powerless?

Curry: It's tough, bro. It was the first experience for me. Every season ends one way or another – we've had a great finish over the last four years, and it's a strange feeling to have those moments when you've done everything you can to make the playoffs and extend the season and now you're just watching from the sidelines. Of course you wish you could get on the pitch and do something, but you can't do it this year. We've been doing everything we can since February, and you've been talking about it all the way. Every game we just want one chance to finish the season in this way, to make the playoffs and to win the first round...... Considering where we were, there's a lot to be proud of. But there is no doubt that I am disappointed, even sad, because I didn't play. But we hope to regroup next year and make another impact.

Reporter: Stephen, how close do you feel you are to a comeback as part of the offseason "torture"? For example, in the sixth game, when all the conditions are met?

Curry: I had a chance in Game 6 and I needed to do some testing. But to be honest, I haven't played since the first injury, so no one knows what the outcome will be. While I'm optimistic, it is true that there are still a few key levels to be passed. It's a beautiful idea of what if.

Reporter: What are your summer plans?

Curry: We've got four months, and I'm not going to the Olympics. So it's going to be a "rebuild" – resting, being away from the race for a while, and then getting ready for the next sprint. I'm going to make the most of this offseason – I've played so many games in the past year, but there's still a lot of gas in the tank and I can't wait."

Reporter: Do you see this as a two-year window? After all, you still have two years left on your contract.

Curry: yes, but I'm more looking forward to next year. The reality of the league reminds us that nothing is "certain" when you look at the teams that are still playing, when you look at the unfortunate injuries – whether it's staying competitive or being a title candidate. Me, Dream, Steve (Cole) and Jimmy (Butler) are all on two-year contracts, and we want this journey to continue as long as possible. But it's imperative to be clear about what the team needs next season, to address those issues in the summer, and everyone is ready for the 82-game regular-season season — hopefully with more breathing room and not having to go through another two-month "do-or-die" battle to make the playoffs. That's all we have to focus on now and I'm looking forward to it because the direction is clear, although there are still a lot of decisions to be made in the summer.

Reporter: You mentioned many times during the playoffs that if someone told you in January that your team could get to where it is...... Looking back on that seemingly hopeless and confused time now, can it alleviate the feeling of "heart like a knife" at this moment?

Curry: Not yet. But that will give us a lot of confidence for next year – when training camp kicks off in September, all 29 teams in the league will be filled with varying degrees of regret but full of momentum, and we want to go into the new season with the most confidence possible. Think about our results in the final stages, it was a real achievement. Even though everything has changed since I was injured in the first game, we still have a lot to be proud of and those are the cornerstones of next year. We must maintain that optimism.

Reporter: You did really well in the tie-break and the first game, and even after you got injured, the team still won the game. Are you curious about how far you can go if you stay healthy? Cole said he had no doubt that you would go all the way to the championship.

Curry: Of course we have that belief, and it's going to be a story we're going to be thinking about for the next few weeks before we go to bed — until the championship is born. Because that's what we once believed. But that's the way the league is, it's too difficult to win the championship, and it takes the right time and place. We've been on the other side and that's part of the competition at the highest level: you need fitness, you need luck, you need luck to play the ball when it counts. That's why people pay attention to the game every night – because it's unpredictable, because of the emotional ups and downs, because the victory itself is so fragile. Therefore, disappointment is inevitable, we can imagine and believe that a healthy us can win everything, but life must go on.

Reporter: Your age is undoubtedly the focus of discussion, but what makes you most confident in yourself, Dream Chaser and Jimmy as the core?

Curry: Look at the sample over the last two months, even the series against Houston — when we're focused on the goal, we're capable enough to achieve it and play basketball at a high level. Does that mean we can win the championship? We hope so. And the only thing you want is a "chance to fight". There's a lot of young power coming up in the league right now, but we're one of the last eight really competitive teams. If we can maintain the core framework and make some adjustments that will help the overall roster – as I said, we need to get through 82 regular season games first to make sure we're no longer in a passive catch-up position. I feel like we've shown that we can be that team and that's enough.

Reporter: You mentioned "adjustment", what do you think the squad needs?

Curry: I'm not sure yet, it's going to take a whole summer to think about. It's fresh at the end of the season – it's the most common question asked after the season and it's tricky because I love everybody in the dressing room, the commitment, the atmosphere, the energy, the chemistry and the camaraderie. I know there are changes every year and I don't want to see anybody leave, but every team needs to improve and you have to face that. From the management to the coaches to the veterans, we talk together and try to find answers and hopefully make changes that make the team better – that's the nature of the game.

Reporter: Kuminga's future may be the most uncertain (restricted free agent), how do you assess his performance and potential future in the past four years?

Curry: I think he's grown a lot. Truth be told, he's in a tough position — we started the rookie year 18-2, and he had some bright spots, but he didn't get a chance to make the playoffs; He stayed in the year we won the title and then he had his ups and downs – inconsistent playing time, sometimes not being in the rotation, which is tough for any player, especially young players. I want to commend him for always being ready and looking at his last few games – it's not easy to know when he's going to be called up and still be able to play. I'm proud of his attitude and I hope he has a bright future ahead of him, whether he stays in the team or not. He's more than capable of climbing at his own pace in the league, and he's been through things that most people haven't experienced in four years, and that's going to make him better.

Reporter: To put it more generally, the offseason question — you made a lot of moves last summer, chasing stars, but you lost Klay. How did you feel different this year? Will he still actively chase the stars, or will Jimmy's integration be enough?

Curry: yes, it's clearer about the core of the roster now — Jimmy is an important part. Of course, if there are stars in the league who enter the market for various reasons, every team will try to reach out, which is the norm, but most of the time there will be no substantial progress. We are aware of the experience and capabilities of the existing core, but we also understand that we need to "get bigger" as a whole and sometimes there are problems with shooting – these can be solved, but how to do it is something that needs to be thought about by the management, and we believe they can do it. I love the vibe now: a clearer direction, a clearer idea of what I, Jimmy, and Dream have been able to accomplish in the last three months. We'll make some tweaks to make the lineup as complete as possible.

Reporter: You're 37 years old, and you've heard it many times this year – you're still young off the field, but you're one of the oldest players in the league on the field. What do you think of this off-field vs. on-field difference, and the fact that your age is mentioned in almost every story?

Curry: First of all, it's the ultimate compliment, because it means you're still competing at a high level — "he's still doing this at his age." Secondly, it is also a reminder of the finiteness of your basketball career and allows you to cherish every moment. That's why the end of the season was so emotional – not being able to play in key games because you don't know how many more chances there will be. But on and off the field, seeing my family, watching my children grow up, and life off the field allows me to enjoy the moment, cherish this stage of my career, and look forward to the next stage as well. But sometimes your teammates' words can make you go in a trance, like "I watched you play when I was seven years old," which is an amazing feeling that is hard to digest, but it makes me more determined that I want to enjoy basketball as much as possible, and enjoy the love and persistence that I have been doing for a long time. At the end of my career, I wanted to squeeze every drop of energy out of every possibility.

Reporter: Two last questions. Looking back over the past three months, has the team chemistry exceeded your expectations since Jimmy joined? Everything seems seamless, does that reflect the uniqueness of the whole team?

Curry: Absolutely. When the deal took place, many people questioned whether it was the right choice. I remember when we were in Utah, everyone was very emotional when the trade was announced – because we had to send away three of our favorite teammates (Wiggins and other champions). But from the first game in Chicago to last night, everything went smoothly. He and I are very complementary to each other, he makes us believe that we can beat anyone on any night, have the confidence to go higher and even look forward to the playoffs. I think it was a successful deal and now we're going to build on that full season and I'm looking forward to it."

Reporter: Tomorrow night the Bay Area will have a game against the new Valkyrie (WNBA team), do you plan to become an ambassador for this team in the offseason?

Curry: I'm going to be a fan! Go to the game as much as you can. It's fantastic for the entire Bay Area, especially their debut season. The atmosphere was cool in the pre-season and I'm looking forward to watching them and wish them all the best." It must be special to see them set up the banner of "Valkyrie Basketball" here on the day of the opening game, and I can't wait.