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Stephen Curry answers Warriors criticism: 'I'm not an idiot'

Curry acknowledged the Warriors missed opportunities during his championship window while entering his 18th season as the franchise is no longer viewed as a title contender.

On air: Vera Bullock, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on Late Night BBN
Published 3:22 AM ET, Saturday, October 10, 2026

Photo: Clément Bardot · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Stephen Curry — Photo: Clément Bardot · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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Yahoo SportsStephen Curry addresses Warriors criticism with blunt ‘I’m not an idiot’ response

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Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYahoo Sports says Stephen Curry hit back at criticism of the Warriors front office with a blunt "I'm not an idiot."
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe admits they missed chances in his championship window. Take number one, Kenji.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHot take: that quote is the best thing the Warriors have shipped in years. Put it on a hoodie and it sells out by Tuesday.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHot. Merch beats a trade every time.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHot take: he's entering season eighteen with a roster built like a garage sale. The idiot is whoever priced the lamp.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe lamp?
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorChipped. Eighty dollars. Nobody's buying it, Vera.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHot. Dale, that's a real garage sale with a ring on it.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFinal take: four titles, and he still has to say it out loud.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEveryone in that front office should wear a name tag that says "I am also not an idiot."