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Kendra AndrewsESPN
SAN FRANCISCO Golden State Warriorsguard Stephen CurryHe walked with a slight limp, and a boot on one of his left feet as he made it to the podium Sunday evening.
This was his first interview with reporters since 2005. spraining a ligament in the footOn March 16, the Boston Celtics.
It was certainly painful at the beginning. Curry stated that it is improving by the day. “Trying to evaluate the recovery in real time, just knowing how far we can push it on an everyday basis. It will get better. I am trying to be patient.
Curry was injured in the second half of Wednesday’s loss to Celtics. Marcus SmartCurry’s foot was hit by Smart while the two were wrestling for a loose ball. Curry claims that Smart didn’t intend to hurt Curry or believe the play wasn’t dirty.
Curry stated, “He made that play, but I don’t believe it was malicious or dirty.”
Curry’s current limitations are to core and upper-body work that doesn’t require his feet. Curry is expected to be able add lower-body exercises by next week. Curry then will return to the court for basketball activities.
Curry emphasizes patience, however.
Curry stated that you should not rush the healing process’ beginning stages. Curry stated, “This is where you can make the most progress, so when you put your shoe back on, get out on the court again, you won’t be dealing with extreme soreness. This gives you a better chance. Because it is one of those things that can get out of control if it is not dealt with quickly.
The Warriors stated Friday that Curry would be reevaluated in two weeksAt that point, the team will still have five regular season games. Curry believes that Curry will be returning to the Warriors for the playoffs.
Curry said, “I think that I’ll get enough to do that.” Curry stated, “But I am an optimist.”