Last year, the NBA saw a completely new wave of strategy in terms of resting stars in order to prevent injury and keep them fresh for the playoffs. They called it “load management,” a playing status that is all but official at this point. From LeBron James to Kawhi Leonard and more, players around the league were held out of contests for preventative measures. And after Leonard's historic postseason run, there is reason to believe in the effectiveness of the method.
But do not ask Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry about load management.
Curry told Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic that he has no intention of sitting out games simply to conserve energy:
“Hell, nah,” Curry replied when asked if he would do load management. “We’ve got a great opportunity to build something special with some hungry guys looking to prove themselves. There are so many narratives people can throw at us. But at the end of the day, I’ve never been the type to show up with any other mindset than to do what you do — hoop. We’ve got championship DNA. We know that. We’ve got our core, when Klay gets back. It’s going to be an interesting year, for sure, all the way around. It’s going to be challenging to really find that momentum early. But with the new arena, losing the Finals, this summer is a different vibe. Keeps you locked in.”
After watching Kevin Durant depart for the Brooklyn Nets and at an early disadvantage due to Klay Thompson's ACL injury, all eyes will be on Stephen Curry as he hopes to keep the Warriors afloat in a reloaded Western Conference. While D'Angelo Russell will help out, Golden State will need Curry to be available as much as possible to provide the scoring punch necessary to win.
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