Golden State Warriors and their supporters are reeling from the news that star point guard Steph Curry has suffered a shoulder injury. The injury occurred during Wednesday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers and was confirmed Thursday by an MRI. The injury has been diagnosed as a left shoulder subluxation and Curry is expected to be out for a few weeks. Curry has been a cornerstone of the Warriors’ organization and his absence will be felt both on and off the court.
Curry’s leadership, drive, and shooting ability have been essential to the Warriors’ success over the years and it will be difficult to fill the void he has left. Curry’s injury is a major setback for the Warriors, who are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings. The team has already been dealing with numerous injuries this season and Curry’s absence only adds to the list. Not only do the Warriors have to find a way to overcome his absence, but they also have to find a way to stay in the playoff hunt without their leader.
The Warriors organization and fans are hoping that Curry will be able to return as soon as possible. In the meantime, the team will have to rely on their other star players and the bench to keep them in the hunt for a playoff spot. It’s a daunting task, but the Warriors have shown resilience in the past and they will need to do it again if they want to keep their postseason dreams alive. Golden State will now turn to Jordan Poole to pick up the slack in Curry’s absence. The Warriors will also likely lean on forward Draymond Green. The Warriors must devise a strategy to stay afloat without Curry, but it won’t be easy. Curry is one of the most dynamic players in the league and his absence could be too much to overcome for Golden State.