Stephen Curry Unveils Unexpected Transformation That Could Change His Game Forever

So, here’s a question for you: can a 37-year-old NBA superstar defy time and actually get faster? Sounds nuts, right? Yet, Stephen Curry’s trainer, Brandon Payne, insists that Steph’s explosiveness and first-step quickness are sharper than ever—maybe even the best of his career. After 16 years in the league, you’d expect some slow-down, some wear and tear, but nope — Curry’s not just hanging in there; he’s sprinting full throttle into another season. With decision-making honed to a razor’s edge and physical peak still intact, the Golden State Warriors’ icon is gearing up to shake the West like never before. Buckle up, because this isn’t just another season; it’s a statement that age really can be just a number.

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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has been in the league for 16 years, but according to someone very close to him, he’s never been better.

His trainer, Brandon Payne, recently spoke about Curry and the level he’s playing at.

Simply put, he believes the rest of the NBA should be very afraid.

“His first-step quickness and explosiveness is the fastest that it’s ever been, if not faster. But as players age, the one thing they can do is continue to work on processing information fast and make faster decisions to offset any gap that is created with losing a step. That hasn’t happened with him yet. So when you combine the fact that physically he’s still at a peak and now he’s making decisions faster, we have a very quick player out there,” Payne said.

Steph Curry’s trainer says his explosiveness and first-step are faster than ever

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