Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry has not suited up for the team since January as he continues to deal with a knee injury. He has played 39 games, averaging 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game, shooting 46.8%, including 39.1% from 3-point range.
Since Curry went down, the Warriors have been without both their stars, including Jimmy Butler, who tore his ACL in January. With the team struggling, holding ninth place in the Western Conference, fans have begun to call on Curry to sit out the rest of the season, citing the lack of a contending roster.
But Curry is not on the same page and sent a clear message about how he plans on returning to the lineup this season.
“That’s not who we are,” Curry said after Sunday’s game vs. the Knicks. “If we have stuff to play for, we play. So, I’m working to get back… I know we’re depleted, but the idea of my injury is just getting information by the day of, ‘Can I play safely? Be myself out there and not put myself in danger short-term or long-term?’ And then we still have stuff to play for. We’d love to see guys in a playoff series and take a swing. Hopefully, see this team that’s currently constructed healthy for a stretch to learn as much as we can and compete. That’s who we are.”
The Warriors pushed the New York Knicks, who are among this season’s title contenders, to the brink on Sunday, losing 110-107. The team was led by Brandin Podziemski, Quinten Post and Gui Santos, who combined to score 67 points.
Steph Curry addresses retirement question ahead of potential return
Not only does Steph Curry plan on returning this season, but his retirement from basketball is also seemingly still far away. The four-time champion, who turned 38 this year, reflected on the question while speaking exclusively to The Athletic.
“I think your body is the first point of information,” Curry said. “Just what it takes to get ready for a game is a lot different now than it was a decade ago. When I’m out there on the court right now, I still get lost in the fun. It’s still my happy place. All the work is worth it because I get to go out there and hoop at the highest level. The competition, the camaraderie, the chasing something that matters — that still gets me going. And I don’t see that stopping anytime soon.”
Steph Curry admits that his body is not the same as it was some years ago, but his joy for basketball is still very much alive.
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