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Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Steve Kerr hints that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry's injury was a result of overexertion
Image credit: Getty Images Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has indicated that Stephen Curry's hamstring injury in Game 1 of the NBA's Western Conference semifinals was a result of the tight NBA playoffs schedule, which doesn't allow players enough time to recover from fatigue. This was Curry's first hamstring injury in his 16-year-long basketball career and ultimately cost the Warriors the championship. He could have returned to the court to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the team was eliminated too early, before even reaching Game 6. Steve Kerr talks about the NBA schedule Steve Kerr told Yahoo! Sports' Tom Haberstroh in the latter's feature, 'I think all the complaints of the wear and tear, and the scheduling, are all valid. But they all fall on deaf ears because of the dollar sign. I don't think the league's constituents are willing to give up any money, that's the problem. But we all know this is not healthy or sustainable if you want guys to survive out there and not have injuries.' The feature includes a conversation Kerr had with Golden State Warriors' director of sports medicine and performance, Rick Celebrini, about the cause of Curry's injury. It mentions that when Kerr asked Celebrini, 'Do you think Steph pulling his hamstring has anything to do with playing 48 hours after logging 46 minutes of Game 7 in Houston?' Celebrini replied, 'One hundred percent. If he had an extra day or two … we can't prove this, but I have no doubt based on our understanding of the scientific literature that the hamstring injury was the result of inadequate recovery and fatigue. ' During the playoffs, both Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler had expressed confidence in the team's ability to succeed even without Curry, but the results made it clear that his absence came at a high cost. Amid rising expectations for his return, Curry told @andscape, 'Even if I wanted to be Superman, I couldn't.' Also Read: 'They only had to win one': Fans react after Golden State Warriors' Playoff exit as Stephen Curry says everything was aligned for Game 6 Stephen Curry ultimately got all the rest he needed to recover from the injury. He is currently spending the offseason with his wife Ayesha Curry and their four kids. The family recently walked the red carpet at the Time 100 Impact Gala as well. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Gary Payton believes Stephen Curry is not a real point guard: "We are putting shooting guards as point guards now in the NBA"
One of the biggest debates about Steph Curry is whether he is a point guard or not. Curry is the Golden State Warriors' starting one by position. However, he does not orchestrate the Dubs' offense as a traditional floor general would. Instead, that task falls heavily on forward Draymond Green, while "Chef's" main task on offense is usually to break free from his defenders and get that small space where he can launch his deadly three-point shots. Advertisement Hall of Famer and 1996 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Gary Payton shared his case against Steph being considered a true point guard during a recent appearance on the "Brownie and Rab Show." "Everyone looks at Steph Curry as a point guard, and he's not," said Payton. "I don't believe that. They're scorers. That's what we say in the era again. A point guard is not a legit point guard, what we're talking about. If you think about it, Nash is a legit point guard. You're talking about Jason Kidd as a legit point guard, myself as a legit point guard, Chris Paul is a legit point guard, John Stockton is an elite point guard. See, that's the difference of what the era is. We are putting shooting guards as point guards now in the NBA." A shoot-first point guard Payton attributes it partly to the difference in eras, but also to the natural evolution of the game. What started as a traditional, structured sport under Dr. Naismith has transformed into today's positionless style. Back then, big men played exclusively on the inside. Nowadays, they step out and take the three-pointer with the green light from the bench. Advertisement Point guards, like the names GP mentioned, were more facilitators or court generals who set up the offense. At best, they racked up assists and preferred to pass rather than score. Much like today's big men are expected to shoot, modern point guards are also scoring threats. Some, like Curry, are even shoot-first guards — but Payton firmly argues that he doesn't fit that traditional point guard mold. "Now it's a little different in this era because we got a lot of people that can go one-on-one basketball and score. Now, if we really think about it, what is the point guard that you see right now who is having more assists than anything? Now we're looking at Haliburton. He's a legit point guard, because he facilitates and does things the right way, and he gets to the bucket when he has to," the Hall of Fame guard added. Related: Walt Frazier admits NBA players were afraid to lift weights back in the day: "Basketball players thought it would affect their shot" Zeke also said that Steph is no PG Payton's thoughts about what a true point guard is were once shared by his fellow Hall of Famer and two-time NBA champion, Isiah Thomas, who also believed that Curry should not be included in the GOAT PG debate because he isn't a real point guard. Advertisement "What he's been able to do for this generation of play and the way he's won it with has been different than anybody elsehas ever tried to do it," Thomas said on "The Draymond Green Show." "With Stephen Curry, the way he has done it, nobody could compete with him. Allen Iverson was the closest small guy to come to doing it the way Steph is doing it." As mentioned earlier, the current game has become positionless, so not all players can be standardized under traditional positions. Today's game features roles like Stretch Fours and Point-Forwards, and if you want, you can call Steph a hybrid guard. But perhaps the more fitting label is "modern point guard," a title that, while accurate, might not sit well with old-school legends like "The Glove" and "Zeke." Related: 'I was never able to drive right or do anything going to my right hand' - Steph Curry reveals the secret that unlocked his back-to-back MVP seasons
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'We have a great bond' — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry's dynamic shines in heartfelt shout-out
Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry. Image via: Tom Weller/VOIGT/ GettyImages It is no secret that the Golden State Warriors' coach Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry share a beautiful bond, and it has been reflected in their partnership in the games. While players like Draymond Green remain vocal leaders on the court, it's the quiet power of the Kerr-Curry partnership that continues to shape the identity of the team. Of course, Curry has been the defining factor of the Warriors being one of the standouts. Now, in a recent interview, Kerr gave some more insight into their friendship. Steve Kerr shares details of his friendship with Golden State Warriors veteran Stephen Curry Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry. Image via: Getty Images In a candid reflection on their relationship, Steve Kerr recently credited Curry for the unique culture the Warriors have built together. 'There's no coincidence why this has lasted 11 years,' Kerr said (via The San Francisco Standard). 'Steph has been an incredible partner and an amazing guy to collaborate with. He sets the tone culture-wise for everything we do. And we have a great bond.' He continued, 'I think we share a lot of the same values as human beings. We share a similar vision of how the game should be played.' Kerr added, 'And we look forward to seeing each other every day. So why wouldn't we keep this thing going?" Kerr asserted that their friendship is beyond wins and championships. It's about a shared commitment to how the game should be played and a respect for each other's values beyond basketball. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Kerr likened his dynamic with Curry to the one he witnessed during his time with the San Antonio Spurs between Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan. 'It was very similar,' Kerr noted. 'It was collaborative, it was authentic, genuine love and friendship. A lot of humor, a lot of joy. It's hard to find that, but Steph and Tim are very similar in that regard. To me probably the two most collaborative superstars, the most easy to work with superstars that I could imagine.' Also Read: Steve Kerr paints a real picture of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler defining playoff fate after Golden State Warriors' devastating exit There would be no one to deny Curry's long-time influence on the team as he helped regain the astonishing popularity of the $9.4 billion organization (per SportsPro). Although the Warriors are out of the playoffs, the arrival of Jimmy Butler has made the team more interesting. Still, Curry's magic remains, as Kerr believes that the Warriors were shorthanded after Baby-faced Assassin's injury. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Steve Kerr paints a real picture of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler defining playoff fate after Golden State Warriors' devastating exit
Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler with Steve Kerr. Image via: Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images | Paras Griffin/ Getty Images After the Golden State Warriors' abrupt playoff exit, head coach Steve Kerr offered a raw, unfiltered look into what defined their postseason fate in a candid chat with Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard. Of course, it all came down to two names, the Warriors' standouts, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. Kerr shared that Curry's injury was the devastating point of no return for the Warriors in their playoff run. Steve Kerr admits reason behind Golden State Warriors' playoff exit — LegionHoops (@LegionHoops) Steve Kerr has recently shared his candid thoughts on the Golden State Warriors' playoff exit. 'You know, as soon as we traded for Jimmy Butler, we got really good,' Kerr said. 'And as soon as Steph Curry got hurt, we lost. And sometimes it's that simple,' he shared. Golden State's late-season resurgence was nothing short of impressive. They closed the regular season with a 23–8 record and powered through a gritty first-round victory over the Houston Rockets, including a dramatic Game 7 road win. Much of that turnaround was sparked by Butler's arrival. However, when Curry went down, the spark couldn't carry them much further. The Warriors lost their footing without their leader. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo And while some fans questioned Butler's conservative shot selection late in the series (just 20 field-goal attempts combined in Games 4 and 5), Kerr pushed back on that criticism with perspective rooted in basketball IQ and system play. 'I think Jimmy, he's a subtle superstar,' Kerr explained. 'He doesn't jump off the page when you watch him from afar... But as soon as you're with him for a few days, you see the impact.' Kerr went on to compare Butler to Warriors legend Andre Iguodala, who was celebrated for his intelligence, footwork, unselfishness, and ability to control the flow of a game. 'Jimmy's main thing that he wants to do is pass. And you know me, I believe passing is the key to the game, I really do... Jimmy does all that. And that's why we started winning.' Some questioned if Butler should've taken on more of the scoring burden. Kerr addressed this head-on with a powerful comparison. 'This topic of, 'Did Jimmy shoot enough?' — kind of reminds me of… before LeBron (James) won any championships,' Kerr said. 'He's passing to open teammates for game-winning shots… That was the right play.' Also Read: LeBron James makes NBA history, breaks Michael Jordan's longstanding MVP record with latest milestone The reality Kerr painted suggests that the Warriors were built around Curry's gravity. Without him, the offense collapsed into tighter defensive coverage, leaving even stars like Butler stranded. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Steph Curry Makes Public Appearance With Wife Ayesha Curry After Warriors' Playoff Elimination
The Golden State Warriors' 2025 playoff run concluded in the Western Conference semifinals with a 4–1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite a strong start, the series quickly turned against the Warriors following Stephen Curry's injury. The Warriors opened the series with a 99–88 victory in Minnesota. Curry scored 13 points before exiting in the second quarter due to a left hamstring strain. This led to the point guard missing the remainder of the series, and the Warriors were eliminated in five games. Without him, his team struggled, and the Timberwolves eventually won the series. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry Edmondson-Imagn Images With free time on his hands, Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry, attended the Time 100 Impact Dinner in New York City on Thursday evening. The couple was recognized for their Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which aims to narrow the literacy gap in Oakland, California's underserved communities. Advertisement Others highlighted and in attendance at this event include David Beckham, Billie Jean King, Tony Hawk, Oprah Winfrey, Dolly Parton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, José Andrés and more. Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry and wife Ayesha Curry. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The couple stunned the red carpet, per usual. The Warriors basketball player was seen wearing a light olive green three-piece suit and black loafers, while his wife rocked a two-piece floor-length black dress with silver designs, holes and patterns. Established in 2019, the Eat. Learn. Play Foundation is the Curry's larger plan to boost the well-being of Oakland children through their foundation, which has raised and invested more than $75 million in initiatives such as nutritious meal programs, remodeling schoolyards and gymnasiums and sports programming. Related: Kevin Hart Becomes the Laughingstock After Photo Next to Steph Curry
