Draymond Green does not believe Steph Curry will be shut down for the rest of the season if he’s physically able to return.
Speaking on “The Draymond Green Show”, the Warriors forward pushed back on the idea that Curry would sit out the remainder of the season.
Curry’s Competitive Spirit
Green pointed to the 2019-20 campaign as proof of Curry’s mentality. He recalled that Curry was preparing to return late in the season despite the team’s record at the time.
Even though the Warriors had only won 15 games, Curry still wanted to finish the season on the court.
“He was preparing to come back in the season where we had won 15 games,” Green explained. “So I say that from experience when I say, he’s not just going to shut it down just to shut it down. It’s not who he is.”
No Tanking, Says Green
Even if the Warriors’ playoff position remains uncertain, Green believes the organisation won’t embrace the idea of tanking.
“I can also assure you Joe Lacob isn’t going to tank,” Green added. “He’s never going to take that approach if it’s hard to win games when you don’t have Steph Curry, when you don’t have Jimmy Butler.
Green acknowledged how difficult the Warriors’ offense has been without Curry and Butler.
“An entire offense is built around Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler,” Green said. “You don’t have those two guys. You’re essentially trying to, on the fly, completely change your offense.”
Curry’s Injury Update
Curry is currently sidelined with right patellofemoral pain syndrome, known as runner’s knee. The Warriors announced on Sunday that he will be re-evaluated again in 10 days, meaning he will miss at least five more games.
Focus on Competition
For now, Green emphasised that the focus remains simple: compete while waiting for Curry’s return.
“All you can do is continue to fight, make sure you’re maintaining and building good habits,” Green noted. “Try to give yourself a chance to win these games.”
Green remains hopeful Curry will be back before long.
“Hopefully Steph’s back soon,” Green said. “That obviously won’t be anytime in the next week or two. So we’ll see. But we’ll just keep fighting and plugging away.”