Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is taking a proactive approach to addressing tendinitis in both knees, ensuring the issue doesn’t develop into a persistent problem. Despite experiencing bilateral knee pain for the first time in his career, Curry emphasized after Saturday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns that he’s not concerned about its long-term impact.
Curry, 36, returned to action after sitting out Wednesday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to patellofemoral pain in both knees. In his first game back, he scored 23 points in 32 minutes, though the Warriors fell 113-105, marking their fourth consecutive loss.
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It has the potential to be bothersome if left unchecked,” Curry said post-game. “But I’m not worried at all. As you go further in your career, these things come up, and you just have to stay ahead of them.
Warriors‘ Vice President of Player Health and Performance, Rick Celebrini, has designed a personalized protocol to manage Curry’s knees. While Curry is uncertain if this will require him to sit out additional games, he’s focused on making “smart decisions” regarding his health and workload.
“I’m glad I got through this game feeling strong,” Curry noted. “Whether it’s back-to-backs or something else, we’ll figure it out as we go.”
Age, performance, and team challenges
Head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged the challenges of managing Curry’s health at this stage in his career. “He’s 36, and this is part of aging as an athlete. Rick and his staff are the best in the world, and we’re collaborating daily to manage his body and performance,” Kerr said.
Curry had a slow start against Phoenix, scoring only two points in the first half before heating up in the third quarter with 15 points. Despite his effort, the Warriors couldn’t close the gap, leaving the team to face a tough four-game losing streak.
Looking ahead, Curry and the Warriors will have two days to regroup before taking on reigning MVP Nikola Joki and the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. “I need to bring my best from the start,” Curry admitted. “There’s a lot we need to figure out as a team, and I’ll do my part to help us get there.”
As the Warriors work to regain momentum, Curry’s health remains a critical piece of their strategy for success this season.
