Steph Curry's Blunt Statement on Key Warriors Starters' Injuries

The Golden State Warriors are dealing with numerous injuries to pivotal players

Jan 20, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts after the Warriors were called for a foul against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

When fully healthy, the Golden State Warriors were a frustratingly inconsistent team. Now that the Warriors are dealing with long-term injuries to both Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga, the margin for error has become even slimmer - that much was on display as the team lost to the Celtics by 40 points on Monday night.

After the disappointing loss to the Celtics, Warriors superstar Steph Curry opened up about the struggles amid the injuries.

"Next man up mentality," Curry said. "Everybody who steps foot on the floor has gotta be able to perform, bring a spirit of you belong, and do it together as a unit. Didn't happen tonight. We obviously had nothing really to show. Had 36 minutes tonight and it’s going to get tougher, like you said, without two starters who, one who’s incredible at getting to the basket and getting some good possessions."

Steph Curry: “A big part of our season has been when we can’t score, we lose spirit, we lose life, we lose competitiveness.” pic.twitter.com/FAAhSqbAnk

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 21, 2025

Both injuries present huge problems for the Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga has been the additional scoring punch for the Warriors that they desperately need, while Green has been a multifaceted player capable of defending, passing, and spreading the floor.

"Draymond, what he does on the defensive end," Curry said. "You gotta believe that you have enough to win any given night. You have to believe that we’re a team that can find a way to execute on both ends of the floor. It’s a mentality thing before it’s a physical thing I think.”

STEPH CURRY: "The idea that we can keep ourselves afloat until we get some guys back can kind of make or break our season to be honest. To keep it real." pic.twitter.com/ww5AZTNKtd

— KNBR (@KNBR) January 21, 2025

The Golden State Warriors' next four games are very winnable ones against the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Utah Jazz. This will be a huge stretch coming up for the injured squad.

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