The Golden State Warriors may reign supreme as a modern NBA dynasty, but they are also well-versed in dealing with injuries to key players.
After all, their future seemed to be in serious jeopardy when point guard and future two-time MVP Stephen Curry continued to suffer from frail ankles at the beginning of the decade. But Curry's perseverance and individual growth has led the Warriors to this very point, seeking their fourth NBA title in the last five seasons.
And given that Kevin Durant's status remains uncertain and Andre Iguodala looks to be hobbled, DeMarcus Cousins' own dedication and insistence on being able to play in the NBA Finals cannot be understated, something Curry understands very well.
Curry praised Cousins and his determination in an article by Michael Lee of The Athletic:
“People don’t understand how tough it is mentally and how lonely it can be,” Curry said. “It’s not just that he made it back, it’s that he’s appreciative of the moment. He could’ve healed from injury but been a different person — grumpy, bitter, not accepting the role that he has now because it’s different than what he expected. That’s the most impressive part. Not that he healed. The recovery is what it is. But the fact that he’s been such a great teammate, accepted the role of how he can help us win. Yeah, that let’s you know what kind of guy he is. That’s a hard truth that most people wouldn’t be able to take in terms of where he was — where he’s going to be able to get back to — and where he is now in this between time.”
While Curry was tremendous in Game 1, the Warriors might need to ask Cousins to play more minutes as they search for another offensive spark in Durant's absence.
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