Transparent in the first period in the defeat against the Suns with an ugly 0 out of 5 on shots, Stephen Curry admitted that he had pain in both knees. It's tendinitis, and that's what forced him to miss the previous match against the Thunder.
“This could potentially become something embarrassing if it's not taken care of,” explained the Warriors leader about his knee pain. “I'm not worried, I'm not worried about it at all. It's just that the further you go in your career, the more things like this appear, and you just have to find a solution. »
Spared in “back-to-back”?
At 36, Curry could therefore discover “load management” and be forced to rest certain evenings to avoid too much pain, and let his joint recover. At Golden State, we have put in place a protocol to manage this as best as possible with Rick Celebrini, the health and performance manager of the franchise, and that reassures Steve Kerr. “He's 36 years old and it's all part of getting older, managing your minutes, managing your body, and Rick and his staff are the best in the world at what they do. We work together every day on these aspects. So we will find a solution. »
Despite his failed first half, Curry assures that he felt good, and his 3rd quarter proved that he could take over the match. “Honestly, I'm happy to finish this match playing 30 minutes without it getting worse,” he concludes. “I felt like I was pretty solid. I got stronger throughout the match, and my physique responded well. Whether it's staying on the bench during a back-to-back here or there, or whatever, we'll decide as we go along. But I just try to control how I feel and keep in mind that this is not a forced decision, but an intelligent decision. »
