Golden State Warriors fans are on high alert after a photo surfaced of Stephen Curry with his right index finger heavily wrapped, prompting concerns about his health before the season. While the Warriors have labeled Curry “day-to-day” following a jammed finger injury, the sight of his wrapped finger raised worries about the franchise’s key player.
Curry sustained the injury in the second quarter of a close preseason win against the Sacramento Kings, exiting the game for evaluation. X-rays came back negative, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr reassured reporters that Curry’s condition wasn’t serious, although he admitted it was nerve-wracking to see him hurt.
Fans quickly drew comparisons to Kobe Bryant’s 2009-10 season, where the Lakers legend played through a fractured finger to ultimately win the Finals MVP. Fortunately for Warriors fans, Curry’s injury is far less severe. But his absence was felt during Golden State’s recent game against the Detroit Pistons, where the Warriors had to rely on young talent, like Moses Moody and Trayce Jackson-Davis, to carry the load. The team capitalized on their 3-point shooting to cruise to a win, with nine players contributing from beyond the arc.
As the Warriors gear up for a tough Western Conference season, Curry’s health will be critical, especially after Golden State missed out on offseason star targets like Lauri Markkanen, who ultimately re-signed with the Utah Jazz. For now, Warriors fans are hoping Curry’s injury is minor and that he’s ready for another championship chase.
