The Warriors Played 4D Chess to Get Seth Curry, and It Was a ‘Weird’ Experience
Let’s be real, the Golden State Warriors front office has been playing some high-stakes, galaxy-brain level chess with their roster lately. The latest move in their grand strategy? Finally, officially, bringing Seth Curry, brother of the legendary Stephen Curry, onto the team. It’s a move that feels both inevitable and unnecessarily complicated, like a video game side quest you have to complete just to get a slightly better sword.
For the first time in their NBA careers, the Curry brothers will share a court as teammates, not just as family rivals during holiday pickup games. The Warriors kicked off December by signing Seth to a contract for the rest of the season, which sounds great. But here’s the kicker: this whole brotherly reunion was supposed to happen way back at the start of the 2025-26 season. So, what happened?
In a move that probably made a lot of us scratch our heads, the Warriors signed Seth to a one-year deal back on October 1st, only to cut him just over two weeks later. The official reason? The dreaded “salary cap issues.” It turns out, cutting the younger Curry was a calculated, almost comically strategic, move to eventually bring him back on a prorated salary that wouldn’t make the team’s accountant have a meltdown. While it’s a clever bit of financial gymnastics, you have to imagine it’s a bizarre situation for a player. Most guys would be panicking, frantically calling their agent, and probably updating their resume. But not Seth.
Seth Curry’s Bizarre Waiting Game
So how does a professional athlete handle being told, “Hey, we’re cutting you, but, like, stick around, we’ll call you back”? According to Seth himself, it was… “weird.” You think? Most of us would call that a pretty significant understatement. After playing in the preseason, he was suddenly on the outside looking in.
“I was fine,” Curry told reporters, probably with a slight shrug. “It was just weird not being in a locker room every day, going to shoot-around and going to games for the first time in 12, 13 years.”
Imagine being a Curry, one of the most famous names in basketball, and having to sit on your hands while your future team plays without you. It’s like being the designated driver for your own party. Seth, however, seemed to handle the whole ordeal with a surprising amount of chill. He mentioned he was confident the call would come eventually. “I knew they would come eventually,” he said. “My agent was helping me keep my mind right and also talking to Steph and getting his pulse on the team.” Having your MVP brother on the inside probably helps ease the anxiety just a little.
How Did a Curry Stay Sharp on the Sidelines?
While waiting for the Warriors’ front office to get their finances in order, Seth wasn’t just binge-watching Netflix. He was putting in the work, making sure he’d be ready to contribute the second he got the green light.
“Just trying to stay in the best rhythm as possible every day,” he explained. “Getting in the gym every day, getting my workouts in. Staying sharp, trying to get some live play with players whenever I can. It’s been tough mentally, but it kind of flew by.”
In a strange twist, he even traveled with the team on their longer road trips, despite not being on the active roster. It’s a level of commitment that’s both admirable and slightly absurd. He was basically an honorary team member, getting a feel for the league’s rhythm without actually playing.
What Does Another Curry Bring to the Warriors?
Now that the weirdness is over, what does Seth bring to the table? Simple: more shooting. As if one Curry wasn’t enough of a headache for opposing defenses, the Warriors have now added a guy who is eighth all-time in three-point percentage (43.3%). Last season with the Charlotte Hornets, he was lights out, shooting a scorching 45.6% from deep. The idea of another “Splash Brother” duo—this time with actual brothers—is enough to give coaches nightmares.
Coach Steve Kerr is clearly thrilled. “It’s great having Seth officially,” Kerr said. “Another great shooter, a guy who’s really solid with the ball. Total pro. Ready on a moment’s notice. So, it’s exciting.”
Unfortunately, in a twist of cruel irony, Warriors fans will have to wait just a little longer to see the Curry brothers unite on the court. Big brother Steph is currently sidelined with a quad injury. It’s the kind of luck that feels like it was written by a sports movie antagonist. The stage was set, the reunion was happening, and then… injury. Classic.
But once Steph is back, the potential for some incredible basketball moments is off the charts. For now, the Warriors have completed their convoluted plan, and Seth Curry is finally where he was supposed to be all along. It was a weird journey, but hey, that’s basketball.
