Steph Curry, the two-time NBA MVP, just shot down his Warriors teammate Draymond Green's wild dream of him joining the PGA Tour. He respects the assist from Green, who was hyping him up big time, but Curry made it crystal clear he is not trading sports anytime soon.
"Levels to This"
Green went on his podcast and straight-up suggested Curry could be on the PGA Tour in three years if he prepped right. Can you believe that? Green said, and I quote, "Bro, I went to golf with Steph one time. He incredible. He could real deal possibly be a professional golfer. He can definitely be a golf pro, no question." Now, Green added that he doesn't take the sport for granted, but still, what a take! Curry was playing in the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada, where he won back in 2023 and was sitting in fourth place heading into Sunday's final round of the celebrity golf tournament. During an NBC Sports interview on Saturday, he laughed off Draymond's idea, saying, "I love Draymond; that's why he's such a great teammate. He's hyping me up." But he didn't stop there. Curry showed major respect for how hard golf is, for what those pros do "week in, week out." He emphasized there is "no even realistic shot" he's going for a Tour card. He said he wants to see how good he can get *after* basketball is done, "maybe without that shot say that I had a chance." Then came the punchline, "Draymond, I appreciate you, and I love you, and I know you think I'm a great golfer, but there are levels to this! There are levels.” Preach, Steph, preach! The man knows the game.Beyond the Fairway
It's not all about PGA Tour dreams for Curry, though. He was playing in the ACC with his dad, Dell, and his brother, Seth. All three of them played in the NBA, and Dell definitely passed down that golf passion to his sons. They've got their own super competitive family vibe going during the five years they’ve played in this elite, three-round tourney, complete with a handicap system and everything. Each of them has even snagged family bragging rights at least once! Steph was absolutely hyped to see his dad, "The Originator," playing well at 62 years old, still "doing it." Oh, and by the way, talk about unique style, Matt Boldy was out there using his actual Olympic gold medal as a ball marker. That's kinda wild. But Curry's impact goes way beyond just playing on the course. He’s spent millions, working with his sponsors, to help revive the men's and women's golf programs at Howard University, making sure they get the best equipment and uniforms. Plus, he founded the Underrated Golf Tour with the awesome objective of shining a light on overlooked junior golfers. He picked up the game at 10 because his dad and brother got him into it, and he totally appreciates the camaraderie and ability to travel the world that golf brings. But he recognizes not everyone has that access. That's exactly what he's attacking through his work at Howard and his Underrated Tour that supports kids from 13 to 18. That's a real legacy right there, making a difference on and off the court. So, while Curry is shutting down PGA Tour talk, he's definitely keeping his eye on the NBA prize. He will surely take Draymond's help in lobbying superstar free agent LeBron James to join their team. Imagine that lineup. It makes you wonder what other "levels" Steph is ready to climb next season.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.