At age 38, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is closer to the end of his Hall of Fame basketball career than at the beginning. But despite playing in his 18th NBA season, the four-time NBA champion is still very much playing like it is 2016.

This 2026-27 season, Curry is averaging 30.6 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game, while shooting 50.3 percent from the field, 45.7 percent from three, and 98.7 percent from the foul line. The Warriors have won eight in a row after opening the campaign 0-3, and that is thanks in large part to Curry's historic start.

How Stephen Curry Remains Elite, Even At 38 Years Old

Curry's ability to remain among one of the NBA's top players, especially at his advanced age, is truly remarkable. Apart from his basketball wizardry, the 6-foot-3 guard's top-notch conditioning is what sets him apart from most players in the NBA.

Even at his age, Curry is still able to spend the majority of his minutes on the floor wreaking havoc off the ball, running around, going through screens and defenders, where he is most deadly.

But that isn't by accident. In a YouTube video on his channel, Curry gave basketball fans a sneak peek into his training regimen.

Curry is known for his unmatched work ethic, and that is deeply embedded in his daily routine. After finishing his rigorous on-court workout, the Warriors star transitions into the underwater treadmill to keep his conditioning at the top of its game.

Carl Bergstorm, the Director of Performance at SC30 Inc., explained how incorporating this into his workout has helped prepare the 12-time All-Star for Year 18.

[It] adds some conditioning, but less weight-bearing. So by going underwater, it provides less pressure on the joints so we can continue to do some fitness, get him moving, do more than we would on court without the pounding that is required for an athlete who's been going for 17 years.

Bergstorm also stressed the importance of recovery, which is why they have incorporated a 1-to-1 work-to-rest ratio, where Curry still remains active even while resting.

If you look at even in the sport of basketball, timeout, free throws, how quickly you can get back to baseline or at least get back to a relative zone that you can do work, the better. His ability to respond, get back to what, a Zone 2 or below compared to most humans or athletes. He’s astronomical. It’s one of his best attributes. So, it’s something we want to continue to build up.

He also added that a sharp drop in heart rate during recovery is a sign of good aerobic fitness, which is why keeping the rest periods active makes the conditioning more demanding.

This has certainly helped keep Curry in elite condition, which has allowed him to remain as deadly as he is to begin the season.

Curry Appears Reinvigorated To Begin The 2026-27 Season

The grind of the regular season can be taxing for any player, especially for a 38-year-old like Curry. But the point guard is well aware of what he needs to do to get through the rigors of the 82-game campaign in the hopes of remaining fresh for a deep postseason run.

So far, Curry’s conditioning is paying off for a Warriors team that is once again making some noise in the Western Conference. After an 0-3 start, Golden State has found its rhythm with eight straight wins — and it seems like the pieces are coming together.

Curry, who turns 39 in March 2027, is still very capable of leading a team to a championship. Draymond Green is still an all-world defender. Yaxel Lendeborg has emerged as a top Rookie of the Year candidate. Brandin Podziemski has also shown more consistency to begin his fourth NBA season. And Jimmy Butler is still coming back at some point in 2027.

As long as Curry is playing at this level, it will be hard to count Golden State out of contention. At 38, Curry looks reinvigorated, and the engine that led the Warriors dynasty is looking to squeeze out another championship before he finally hangs them up for good.