PORTLAND, Ore. -- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is adopting a soccer star's garb and mentality as he prepares to face the Portland Trail Blazers.
Curry, listed as probable for Friday night's game, is sporting soccer-style, plastic-coated shin guards meant to protect a nagging shin contusion that has flared up upon contact three times in the past four games.
"I've got to bring out my Messi mindset tonight, so we'll see," the reigning NBA MVP said, referring to Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.
The Warriors are attempting to harness their point guard's creativity on the court by dressing his legs in protection fit for the pitch.