Star point guard Stephen Curry has found himself in a unique position as the Warriors sixth-man during the team’s opening round playoff series against the Nuggets. Denver has already had a tough time dealing with the play of fellow sharpshooters Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole, before the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers made even steps on the floor.
But why is Curry still coming off the bench?
The Warriors have exercised extreme caution with Curry through the first four games of the series against the Nuggets after their 34-year-old superstar missed the final 12 games of the regular season with a bone bruise and sprained ligament in his left foot. Golden State is easing him back into the rotation to reduce to the risk of re-injury.
