Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry says he has achieved more in the NBA than he ever expected, but continues to use what he describes as a “healthy insecurity” to stay motivated.

Curry explained that his development as a player was influenced by being a late bloomer physically, which forced him to work harder to establish himself at the highest level.

Despite winning four NBA championships, two MVP awards and becoming the league’s all-time leader in three-pointers made, Curry still feels the need to prove himself each season.

“I had to really earn everything because I was a late bloomer physically. That’s how I’ve seen the game, there’s a gratitude that comes with it. And then with all the accomplishments in the league, there’s a healthy insecurity that I have of having to back it up every year. And so that drives me in off-season workouts and just being confident that I still have a lot more to accomplish out there.”

The veteran guard also explained that his motivation comes from his enjoyment of basketball, rather than simply pursuing additional individual awards or championships.

Curry acknowledged the physical demands of his lengthy NBA career, including the time spent training, practicing and competing, but said his enthusiasm for playing has remained unchanged.

“And to be honest with you, I just love playing basketball, no matter where it is. That helps embrace the grind because we’ve been doing this for a long time and you realize how many games you played, how many hours you’ve been in the gym, how many miles you put on your legs. There’s something freeing about putting that ball in your hand, just going to hoop. And I still want to maintain that as much as I can. But that healthy insecurity is real just because I’ve outkicked my coverage in terms of dreams that I’ve imagined in this game and still feel like I got a lot more in the tank.”