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Steph Curry Records First Dunk in Six Years, Declares It His Last

The Warriors star stunned fans with a rare dunk during their loss to the 76ers, calling it a career-ending moment for his dunking days.

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors dunks the ball during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 1, 2025.
Steph Curry threw down a dunk for the first time in six years on Saturday.
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Overview

  • Steph Curry delivered a one-handed dunk during the Warriors' 126-119 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, marking his first dunk since 2019.
  • Curry stated after the game that it would likely be the final dunk of his NBA career, citing the physical effort required to execute it.
  • The dunk followed a playful comment earlier in the day from Warriors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse, who had expressed a desire to see Curry dunk.
  • Despite Curry's strong performance with 29 points and 13 assists, the Warriors' five-game winning streak ended, hindered by the absence of Jimmy Butler due to back spasms.
  • The Warriors remain focused on securing a playoff spot as they continue their East Coast road trip, with upcoming games against the Hornets, Knicks, and Nets.