The Golden State Warriors are currently more likely to end up in the lottery than compete for a championship.
With Jimmy Butler out for the season, Kristaps Porzingis limited in play, and Stephen Curry still sidelined due to a knee injury, the team is facing challenges.
There are only 14 games left in the regular season, and with a 33-35 record, bringing Curry back for a possible playoff push seems risky. Nevertheless, coach Steve Kerr has a different approach this time.
In a recent appearance on the “Tom Tolbert Show,” he stated that the team will keep fighting.
The Warriors will not rest Stephen Curry
“When people ask me about this year, they often suggest resting Steph for the rest of the season. But he’s healthy, we’re competing, and that’s what we do. We want to give ourselves a chance. The journey and hard work are what matter. Failing is tough, but we need to keep pushing,” Kerr said.
Curry has an average of 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 4.5 three-pointers per game, with shooting percentages of 46.8% from the field, 39.1% from three, and 93.1% from the free-throw line, according to Basketball Reference. However, he has only played 39 games this season.
The Warriors sit in ninth place, and while they are unlikely to miss the play-in tournament—holding a 10-game lead over the eleventh place—it’s uncertain if they can make a run in the playoffs, even with a healthy Curry.
Kerr believes in Curry’s ability to lead the team, which is understandable, but at 38 years old, risking his health for a slim playoff chance might not be the best decision for the star player.