Stephen Curry gave a short update on his thumb injury and how it could affect the Warriors’ next series against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After finally getting past the Rockets in a grueling seven-game series, the Warriors didn’t come out of it unscathed. Curry injured his thumb during the series and had to deal with multiple attempts from the Rockets to target it.
Since the Timberwolves wrapped up their series against the Los Angeles Lakers in just five games, they’ll come into the next round well-rested and confident. That makes Curry’s injury something for Dub Nation to worry about.
Stephen Curry Will Play Through His Thumb Injury in the Warriors vs. Timberwolves Series
Curry is widely regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball history. His thumb is a key part of what makes his quick-release shot so dangerous. Playing with a banged-up thumb is no small issue, especially with three more rounds needed to win another NBA title.
While some stars might use an injury to explain a drop-off in play, Curry didn’t bite when asked about it. He kept it simple.
“It is in a great place right now. So keep playing. I don’t know what’s going to happen down the road … Yeah, it’s impossible for it not to (hurt), but I’m good,” Curry said.
While fans are glad Curry isn’t making a big deal out of it, a lot of people noticed he looked completely drained. That tracks. He just played through a long, physical series while managing the injury.
Curry knows the offseason will give him time to heal. For now, the focus is on getting past the Timberwolves. If the Warriors advance, they’ll face the winner of the Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder series. Another win after that would put them back in the NBA Finals and give Curry a shot at a fifth ring.
This was his 16th professional season, and Curry remained a force. In 70 games played, the 37-year-old averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game, shooting 45% from the field and making 40% of his 3-pointers. He also led the league with a .933 free-throw percentage. His performance makes him a candidate for an 11th All-NBA selection.
Curry may still have a few strong years left, but the Warriors know their championship window is tight. Fans are watching closely to see if his thumb can hold up through another playoff run, or if it becomes a problem against Minnesota.
