Stephen Curry says the Golden State Warriors' 2018-19 regular season was the “hardest one we've ever had.”

Curry admits it's mentally challenging to perform at an elite level every single night during an 82-game season, while also trying to win a third straight title and fourth ring in five years.

The Warriors weren't able to accomplish their goal, as they lost to Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors in the Finals in six games.

“This regular season was the hardest one we’ve ever had in terms of keeping everything together,” Curry told Sopan Deb of The New York Times. “Not because of anything more than it’s just mentally challenging to perform at this level every single night.

“When we got to the playoffs, it was the most fun I think we’ve had, minus the injuries, obviously. That was tough all the way across the board. But it was as fun, if not more, than years past. Because one, we were challenged. Two, there was a constant communication in the locker room like, ‘Yo, this is what we live for.' “

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From injuries to Kevin Durant and Draymond Green's verbal spat in Los Angeles, there was a lot of noise surrounding the Warriors this season. KD's upcoming free agency was a talking point all year as well. It's actually really impressive the Dubs were able to get to the Finals for the fifth consecutive season despite everything that happened in the regular season.

The Warriors are expected to re-sign All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson this summer to a full five-year max contract. Thompson is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season recovering from his left ACL tear, but Golden State will not hesitate to pay Klay.

The future of Durant is unknown, though. KD, who will also miss the 2019-20 campaign with a right Achilles injury, could opt to leave the Dubs and take his talents to either the New York Knicks or Brooklyn Nets with Kyrie Irving.

As long as Golden State has Curry and Draymond Green playing, though, they will always be a competitive team.