The Golden State Warriors reportedly weren't thrilled when reports surfaced that superstar point guard Stephen Curry would come back on March 1 against the Washington Wizards, according to Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports.
Curry wound up not playing against the Wizards. The two-time MVP is expected to return to the Warriors' lineup soon, though, after practicing with the G league team:
Curry has been itching to come back. He privately targeted this game against the Washington Wizards as his return to the court and has been preparing as such behind the scenes. Whispers about the March 1 target date reached the public in mid-January and when reports surfaced a week ago that Curry would come back March 1, the Warriors weren’t exactly thrilled.
The Warriors have the worst record in the NBA, which is why most pundits don't believe Curry should play again.
However, if Curry wants to play, then he has every right to.
Curry was averaging 20.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game on the season for the Warriors before he hurt his hand. He was shooting 40.9 percent from the field, 24.3 percent from beyond the arc and a perfect 100 percent from the free throw line in four contests.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wants Curry to develop on-court chemistry with former No. 1 overall pick and new small forward Andrew Wiggins. He also wants younger players on the Dubs to watch how Curry conducts himself in practice on a daily basis to learn good habits.
Stephen Curry is making $40,231,758 this season. He signed a $200 million contract with the Warriors in the summer of 2017.
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