The NBA All-Star Game (ASG) may have gotten a reputation for being a glorified pickup game, but the OGs still had something to prove nonetheless. And Stephen Curry was at the forefront of those staking their claim against Father TIme. 

With San Francisco hosting the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend Curry played the role of a gracious host in cooking up a performance that was worthy of a second NBA ASG Kobe Bryant MVP award. The nifty layups and the barely-looking (at least) 3-pointers were truly ASG-worthy, but then again, we have to remember that these are things Curry does Stephortlessly during the regular season. 

Curry’s abilities allow him to make an impact even within the flow of the game, a far cry from how some superstars need the ball A LOT and typically kill plays before they could truly materialize. That much was on display during the ASG, where some tend to become bit players either due to injury or incompatibility with the ASG. That’s rarely the case for Curry, who tends to treat the ASG as his personal playground. 

While the ASG has drawn flak, Curry has more often than not been an ASG favorite, given how the 11-time NBA All-Star can mix the antics with his ability to still make the ASG a relatively competitive game. Much of the new formats the NBA has tried out in recent ASGs have been beneficial to Curry’s ability to score a bevy of points and his two ASG MVP awards are proof of that. Besides, these games are not only a way for the two-time NBA MVP to relax, but they also provide a welcome relief for campaigns that have been tougher than others. 

This season, Curry’s points per game (23.4), field goal percentage (43.4), and 3-point shooting percentage (39.0) are at their lowest since 2019-2020 and 2012-2013. The Golden State Warriors are also clinging to the last spot in the Play-In Tournament, and while the addition of Jimmy Butler should help them climb the standings, the games still have to be played. 

For now, though, we might as well appreciate Stephen Curry while we still can. The fact that many of the NBA’s marquee players are already considered OGs means we’re at the point where some of the league’s brightest stars are approaching the twilight of their careers. At 36 years old, we’ll be lucky to see Curry play well into his 40s even if his ankle issues seem to be a thing of the past. The wear and tear on his body may bother him later on. 

However on days like this, Curry has reminded us again that any conversations about the end of the road will have to wait another day.