SI

Shaq Had One Major Concern About Stephen Curry’s Health After Game 1 Injury

Andy Nesbitt

Shaq wondered if Stephen Curry is starting to break down after his Game 1 injury.
Shaq wondered if Stephen Curry is starting to break down after his Game 1 injury. / @TNT
In this story:

Stephen Curry left Golden State's Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night with a hamstring injury and his status going forward is not yet known.

Shaquille O'Neal spoke about Curry's health during the TNT halftime show and he voiced his concerns about Curry's age and wondered if the 37-year-old guard is starting to run out of gas in what has been a legendary career for the future Hall of Famer.

When asked by Ernie Johnson to weigh in on Curry's injury, Shaq said: "Older. Maybe he’s starting to break down. He moves a lot for a 36, 37-year-old."

Shaq also offered some advice for Curry as he tries to bounce back from the injury: "I only got two things to say. Icy Hot. Man up. You'll be alright for Game 2, 3, 4 and 5."

Game 2 is Thursday night in Minnesota. We'll have to wait and see when Curry will be ready to get back in the lineup.

More NBA on Sports Illustrated

feed

Published
Andy Nesbitt
ANDY NESBITT

Andy Nesbitt is the assistant managing editor of audience engagement at Sports Illustrated. He works closely with the Breaking and Trending News team to shape SI’s daily coverage across all sports. A 20-year veteran of the sports media business, he has worked for Fox Sports, For the Win, The Boston Globe and NBC Sports, having joined SI in February 2023. Nesbitt is a golf fanatic who desperately wants to see the Super Bowl played on a Saturday night.

Home/NBA