The idea sounded absurd to Stephen Curry. So, the Warriors star dismissed the inquiry almost as fast as it takes for him to swish another 3-pointer.
Did Curry need to sit for 11 games for reasons beyond healing his sprained right ankle? Did he need to recharge after appearing in three NBA Finals in consecutive seasons?
“No,” Curry said, shaking his head. “No. I always want to play.”
Since Curry has returned to play the game he loves, however, Warriors coach Steve Kerr cannot help but wonder. The Warriors (32-8) enter Monday’s game against the Nuggets (21-18) on Monday at Oracle Arena with Curry posting numbers that even exceed his own usual standards.