Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after making a free-throw for the team's win over the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. Eric Gay/AP Photo
SAN ANTONIO—Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry stood at the free-throw line with six seconds remaining and the chance to make history, clinch a come-from-behind victory and silence the deafening roars of the opposing fans.
Curry could not stop smiling. This was his element and he loved it.