Stephen Curry couldn’t hold back his emotions after suffering a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After getting past the Houston Rockets in the first round, Curry wasn’t in top shape heading into Round 2 and was already dealing with a thumb injury.
He was confident he could play through that first injury, but then the Warriors star went down again, this time limping off with a noncontact hamstring issue. While fans already know what happened on the court, new reports reveal what went on in the Warriors’ locker room after Curry got hurt.
Steve Kerr Tried To Comfort Stephen Curry Over Unexpected Hamstring Injury
Even the most dramatic words don’t capture what Curry is likely feeling right now. At 37, and with retirement approaching, he doesn’t have many more chances to chase another NBA title.
After beating the Rockets, Curry knew a championship this season was within reach. So getting hurt on a noncontact play had to be incredibly frustrating.
Marcus Thompson of The Athletic reported that Curry was seen with a towel over his head during halftime, tears rolling down his face. He looked like he needed support. Steve Kerr didn’t have the words, but he gave his point guard a hug.
“That’s all I could do. I just feel so bad for him. Everything that he does. How much he cares,” Kerr said after the Warriors’ Game 1 win over the Timberwolves.
There’s no way around it, Curry’s injury has taken the wind out of the Warriors’ sails. If he hadn’t gone down, the team might be feeling confident, especially with a 1-0 lead in the series.
Kerr and the rest of the squad deserve credit for the win, especially since Curry played just 13 minutes. But they need him back on the floor if they want to beat Minnesota.
Curry is one of the most decorated stars in NBA history. The two-time MVP has won four NBA championships, been named to 10 All-NBA teams, and is the league’s all-time leader in 3-pointers made. Many consider him to be the greatest shooter ever to play the game of basketball.
Reports also say Curry has never had a muscle strain like this, making his recovery timeline tough to figure out. Hopefully, he’ll bounce back quickly so he can return and help the Warriors stay in the title hunt over the next few weeks.
