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Point guard Steph Curry is off to a strong start in his 17th season as a member of the Golden State Warriors. The 37-year-old veteran has shown no signs of regression throughout his first eight games this year. Curry has continued operating as Golden State’s primary scoring option and the best three-point shooter in the league. He has averaged 26.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 38.9% from beyond the arc. The Warriors currently own the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a 5–3 record. His ability to create space and knock down shots from deep remains unmatched, further extending his lead as the NBA’s all-time leader in three-point field goals made. Ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, the Warriors ruled out Curry on their official injury report due to illness, casting doubt over his status moving forward. During pregame, head coach Steve Kerr addressed the situation and shared that Curry told him his condition worsened overnight. He did not travel with the team to Sacramento while recovering, though the Warriors are “hopeful within the next couple days he will be alright” (h/t Anthony Slater of ESPN). Curry had not missed a game this season until tonight, and his next opportunity to return will be Friday in a key matchup against the Denver Nuggets. Curry will not be the only Warrior sidelined on Wednesday. Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green have also been ruled out against Sacramento. Even without the trio of stars, Golden State will look to snap a three-game road losing streak. The team has not won away from home since opening night against the Los Angeles Lakers. Curry’s health will continue to be monitored over the coming days. Even as the Warriors manage his absence, Curry’s impact speaks for itself. Over his 17-year career, he has earned 11 All-Star selections, two scoring titles, 11 All-NBA honors and two MVP awards. Not to mention his four championship rings, with hopes of adding a fifth this season. Although he’s aging, his legacy is far from complete. He remains one of the most influential players in NBA history and is well on his way to the Hall of Fame.
