I saw Stephen Curry, face of the Golden Empire, take the nasty fall during a wildly uncompetitive blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns. When he grimaced and laid on his back, gingerly holding his left arm, that old sickening dread crept over me.
Warriors fans know the feeling well. Every time Curry throws his body into the lane, we gasp. Too many ankle, foot, and knee injuries over the years have made us look at Curry like a combo of delicate instrument/natural treasure that needs to be protected.