Steve Kerr just ruined the NBA All-Star Game. Just six days before the highly anticipated game, the Golden State Warriors’ head coach delivered a devastating blow to fans by announcing that Stephen Curry would miss the game.
Curry has been sidelined with a knee injury since January 30, missing the last five games, including Monday’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Kerr did not provide a timeline for the veteran’s return but announced that Curry will miss at least two more games: Wednesday’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs and the All-Star Game itself.
The 17-year veteran was selected as a starter thanks to his impressive numbers this season:
- 27.2 points per game
- 3.5 rebounds per game
- 4.8 assists per game
- 46.8% field goal percentage
His absence will break a historic streak.
Curry’s All-Star legacy
Since his breakout season in 2014, Curry has been a fixture at the All-Star Game, missing only the 2020 edition due to a wrist injury.
For more than a decade, either the Warriors star or his longtime friend LeBron James has been present at the league’s showcase event.
With Curry sidelined, James remains the only constant. The Los Angeles Lakers star is confirmed as a starter for Team Stripes, though his own health concerns leave some uncertainty.
The new All-Star Game format
This year, the NBA introduced a revamped format featuring three teams competing in a round-robin tournament. The top two teams will then face off in the All-Star Game.
- Team Stripes and Team USA will feature American players.
- Team World will showcase international stars.
It remains to be seen who will replace Curry on Team Stripes, coached by Mitch Johnson.
