The goal of every NBA team is to win the championship. The Warriors know what it takes to bring that trophy home, since they did it last year. That’s why Stephen Curry’s recent comments regarding his ankle injury are head-scratching.
Curry said it will take four weeks to completely heal the swelling and contusion, "but I'm not sitting out four weeks."
— Rusty Simmons (@Rusty_SFChron) January 6, 2016
Curry is in the midst of one of the greatest seasons of all-time, and his team is rolling at a cool 33-2 clip. One of those losses came without Curry on the court, which may be why he’s reluctant to rest. The Warriors have a real chance to match or eclipse the Bulls’ 72-10 record during the 1995-96 season, and they are aware of it. So much so, that Curry is willing to jeopardize the team’s title hopes in order to chase the mark.
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If Curry won’t take the time off necessary to be 100 percent, he’s doing a disservice to the Warriors’ quest for a repeat. Jordan’s Bulls that year are in the history books, yes, but Jordan’s legacy isn’t 72 wins. It’s six titles, and two three-peats. The Warriors have a core capable of such a run of dominance, but they know that health is the most important part of a championship equation.
As dominant as the Warriors are, the Western Conference still has heavyweight contenders in the Spurs (30-6), and Thunder (24-11). If Curry isn’t right come the playoffs, either of those teams – and quite possibly the Clippers – could sneak up on Golden State.
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The Warriors shouldn’t let hubris get the best of them, or allow the lack of depth to mask the Western Conference’s quality at the top. The wisest move is for Curry to rest, and let the rest of the team figure out ways to win when he is out.
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