Golden State Warriors fans got quite the scare Friday when Steph Curry had to leave the team’s preseason contest early.
The Warriors hosted the Sacramento Kings for a preseason contest at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.
Curry started the game and played 16 minutes in the first half. But the two-time NBA MVP jammed his finger late in the second quarter and was subbed out, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
The 10-time All-Star was later seen heading back to the locker room with Warriors trainer Rick Celebrini. Curry did not return to the contest as De’Anthony Melton started in his place during the second half.
The positive news for Warriors fans is that the injury seems to be considered minor. Curry was reportedly able to go through his normal postgame workout in the weight room as the game went on.
Curry finished the game with six points and four assists on 2-of-7 shooting from the field.
Ever since Kevin Durant left the team in 2019, Golden State’s success has almost completely hinged on Steph Curry.
The team should consider keeping Curry in bubble wrap throughout the rest of the preseason, especially considering how much the team is paying him over the next two years.
