The Golden State Warriors could really use Steph Curry right now. Beyond the fact that he’s Golden State’s undisputed leader and is playing at an MVP level, the team appears to be on edge due to the ongoing drama between Kevin Durant and Draymond Green. The issue is that Curry hasn’t been able to play due to a groin injury he suffered against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Despite the fact that Curry underwent an MRI that Steve Kerr deemed “encouraging,” the sharpshooting guard hasn’t played in three games and there’s no word on when he’s slated to return. Golden State released an update on Curry’s status moving forward, saying that he’ll be re-evaluated in 10 days.
However, the update also included a fascinating twist: Despite being sidelined, Curry will travel on the Warriors’ upcoming road trip.
Stephen Curry injury update: pic.twitter.com/1wwcbNgB1i
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) November 14, 2018
Before the next re-evaluation (which is not a return date, just the next re-evaluation):
at Houston
at Dallas
at San Antonio
vs OKC
vs Portland https://t.co/WiG5a1K7xY— Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) November 14, 2018
It’s very easy for your mind to wander here, assuming that Curry’s calming presence is something the team could use as it’s trying to navigate everything going on with Durant and Green. In fact, Anthony Slater of The Athletic went as far as to say that Curry needs to be around right now, pointing out that he wasn’t present on the evening tensions boiled over between his two teammates.
Playing status is still unknown, but Steph Curry is making the Texas trip with the Warriors. That’s not insignificant, even if he can’t play. His locker room presence is needed at this tenuous time. Curry wasn’t in Los Angeles when this went down.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) November 14, 2018
Teams turn to their leader during tumultuous times, and despite the fact that he’s not going to be able to play for at least five more games, Curry will try to help his team in another way.
