Stephen Curry, the star player for the Golden State Warriors, suffered an ankle sprain during the third quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers. It was subsequently announced that the 36-year-old would be sidelined for multiple games to recover. However, Curry made a quick comeback after missing just three games.
Curry returned from injury against the Washington Wizards on Monday, November 4. The four-time NBA Champion made a significant impact, scoring 24 points, recording six assists, and grabbing three rebounds.
Curry’s return to the lineup has undoubtedly heightened fan engagement in watching the games. According to reports from Sports Media Watch, the Warriors’ recent game against the Boston Celtics was the most-watched NBA game in the past two weeks.
“One of the simplest cures for the NBA’s early-season ratings slump is having Stephen Curry in the lineup. Wednesday’s Warriors-Celtics NBA regular season game averaged a 1.2 rating and 2.14 million viewers on ESPN.” Sports Media Watch stated.
The social media post mentioned that Curry returned for the Warriors-Celtics game instead of the game against the Wizards. This created a buzz among NBA fans, with many observing that the storyline involving Steve Kerr and Jayson Tatum significantly boosted viewership for the matchup.
One fan said, “Nah it’s cause everyone wanna see the Celtics play the warriors.”
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Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “The Steve Kerr & Jayson Tatum narrative played a big role in that too.”
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A sports enthusiast commented, “That’s not his “return” lmao.”
Another fan praised Curry, “been the face of the league.”
One fan pointed out, “That wasn’t his return tho. He played against the Wizards.”
Another fan reacted, “Effect.”
A basketball enthusiast predicted, “Ring #5 this year.”
Draymond Green Highlights Curry’s Method of Mentoring Young Teammates
The Warriors have had a strong start to the season, currently holding a 7-1 record. With Curry back on the court and playing exceptionally, his teammates are more enthusiastic about the upcoming games. They have also shared insights from their practice sessions with Curry. In a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, Green and Moses Moody talked about how Curry offers advice to the young players on the team.
“And it’s one-on-one, too. He ain’t doing it in front of everybody. Like, he’s talking to you, nobody else has any clue what you’re talking about. It’s very quiet over there.” Green said.
The advice of a star player, widely regarded as the greatest shooter of all time, could significantly impact young players.
