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Golden State Warriors: Stephen Curry is not worried about load management

By Nathan Beighle

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during Game Four of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during Game Four of the 2019 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 07, 2019 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors will depend heavily on Stephen Curry this upcoming season, but he’s far from worried about being overused.

There’s no denying that the 2019-2020 season may be one of the most difficult seasons in recent history of the Golden State Warriors. Without Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, the Warriors will have to depend heavily on Stephen Curry.

While it’s happened before, it was years ago. Even then, Curry had Thompson to rely upon. Now, he has D’Angelo Russell for at least the first half of the season. That’s concerning for fans that have gotten used to the like of Durant and Thompson.

However, for those Curry stans, more involved could result in his third MVP, but can his body continue to take the nightly beating? Stephen Curry himself doesn’t seem worried about the load management.

The Athletic’s (subscription required) Marcus Thompson asked Curry, who is entering his 10th season, whether or not that may be of a concern to him.

"“Hell nah,” Curry told The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson. “We’ve got a great opportunity to build something special with some hungry guys looking to prove themselves. There are so many narratives people can throw at us. But at the end of the day, I’ve never been the type to show up with any other mindset than to do what you do — hoop."

Curry is exactly right.

D’Angelo Russell, Willie Cauley-Stein and Glenn Robinson III can use this opportunity to take their expertise to the next level with Curry. Each should thrive in their own way alongside the two-time MVP.

That said, there is some reason to be concerned.

Curry hasn’t played over 70 games for two-straight seasons. He played in juts 51 two seasons ago. Additionally, he’s, over the last few seasons, has numerous ankle and groin injuries, two reoccurring injuries that may continue to linger throughout the season.

Load management matters, and it’s difficult to see Kerr not thinking the same. He understands that Curry isn’t an ironman, and he should play the regular seasons games with that in mind. At the same time, staggering Russell and Curry give Kerr all the options he needs offensively so there may not be a huge need to put Curry’s minutes into the high 30s routinely.

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The Warriors can thrive this season, but it certainly won’t be easy.

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