It’s difficult to not be on the court and lead a team, but Golden State Warriors’ two-time MVP point guard Stephen Curry must do it.
The Golden State Warriors are one of the league’s two worst teams through ten games. Tied with the New York Knicks at 2-8, the Warriors’ season just hasn’t kicked off to the start many had envisioned.
Yes, it was obvious that this team wasn’t going to a championship-contender without Klay Thompson. Thompson is the motor that makes much of Kerr’s system run to flawlessly, and his absence was missed. But, he expected back if they were in contention which they would’ve been.
Now, Stephen Curry, the team’s two-time MVP and unanimous leader, is missing. He’ll be out till at least February as an awkward tumble under Aron Baynes ended up with him breaking his left hand.
That said, Curry won’t be on the court possibly at all the remainder of the season, but he must continue as the team’s leader if he wants to help them not miss a beat upon his return in 2020. It’s Curry’s team, and many of these veterans need to know the importance of Curry to the team.
However, how can they respect Curry if he can’t lead when he’s not actively involved?
Leading from the sidelines and in the huddle, even in the video rooms and team practices, is important. It’s noted by those veterans that’ve been through the grind of playing on multiple teams.
And, to be fair, many of these veterans may return next season.
On veteran’s minimum contracts, the Warriors won’t have many options in free agency so the team they put on the court now could be similar to the one that starts the 2020-2021 season. While that’s certainly not a guarantee, it would make sense that outside a few top picks they bring back a similar squad.
Curry can not lose this roster, and if he’s taking games off and not being fully involved with the team, it seems possible.
For the Dubs to continue their success, he must be a leader from the Dubs’ sideline. Curry has done a great of this so far, but let’s see him keep it up.