After multiple failed offseason pursuits by the Golden State Warriors, many thought Steph Curry would demand a trade away.Curry instead reaffirmed his commitment to the $11bn NBA franchise by signing a two-year, $116million extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.Steph Curry has put any doubt over his future with the Warriors to bedAPThe contract includes a player option in the final season (2028-29), and on top of Curry’s final year on his previous contract, he’ll be earning up to $178.5m over the next three seasons.Curry is taking a discount to remain with the franchise where he has spent his entire career.He is set to make a little more than $62.5m this season, and could have signed for as much as $136.7m if he pursued every last dollar.Warriors GM thrilled with Curry extensionHad Curry not agreed to this extension, he would have become arguably one of the most coveted free agents next summer. The extension brings Curry’s career on-court earnings to $652m, making him the first player to eclipse $600m in NBA history.“We couldn’t be more excited about reaching an agreement with Stephen and extending his historic career with the Warriors,” Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy said in a statement. “There has never been a better face to a franchise in professional sports history, both on and off the court, than Stephen Curry with the Warriors. “He embodies everything this organization strives to represent through his legendary play on the court, his unique leadership and sacrifice, and his unmatched impact in the community. “We’ve been incredibly blessed to experience 17 years of Stephen’s artistry and are thrilled that our fans will continue to have the opportunity to watch him perform and write additional chapters to his illustrious story.”Widely regarded as the greatest shooter in history, Curry averaged 26.6 points last season, proving he can still play at a high level.Curry was set to become a free agent at the conclusion of the upcoming seasonGettyCurry is widely considered to be the best shooter in NBA historyGettyAcross his career, he has won four NBA Championships and is a two-time MVP, which includes the league’s only unanimous MVP selection in 2016.He is also an Olympic champion, winning a gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Games.Curry tried to recruit LeBron James to the WarriorsAfter a 37-45 record last season, the Warriors didn’t have the type of splashy summer that would have excited their loyal fanbase, having missed out on LeBron James.James entered the free-agent market, opting not to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.In an interview with CNBC, Curry confirmed he attempted to bring one of the best NBA players of all time to Golden State.“If anybody didn’t [try to recruit him], I think they’d be a fool,” Curry said. Curry tried to recruit LeBron James to the Warriors in the offseasonGettyJames would end up signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year deal, but even then there are concerns as to whether James and Joel Embiid can bring a ring to Philly.