Warriors’ Key Shooter Reveals Shocking Truth About His Injury

The Golden State Warriors have been waiting a long time for Seth Curry to return. On Monday night, he finally did.

Curry made his comeback after a 40-game absence, scoring 13 points in 12 minutes during Golden State’s 119-116 loss to the Utah Jazz at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Warriors battled back from an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to tie the game with just over three minutes remaining, but the Jazz held on down the stretch.

After the game, Curry opened up about just how difficult the journey back had been.

A Back Injury That Left Him Unable to Move

What started as a minor issue quickly became something far more serious. Curry explained that the pain crept up gradually before reaching a breaking point.

“I just had a minor pain in my back,” Curry said. “It just kept getting worse and worse and then it hit a tipping point.”

At its worst, the injury was completely debilitating. Curry described an extended period where he could do almost nothing at all.

“There was like a month where I couldn’t move at all,” Curry said. “I really couldn’t move. I was just laying at home.”

Once the pain subsided, the focus shifted to rebuilding his body from scratch. The process was slow and uncertain, and Curry admitted he was not sure he would make it back at all.

“I’ve been working hard this past however many months to try to get back,” Curry said. “I didn’t know if I would make it back at all, but it’s good to get out there, get my feet wet, and try to contribute in whatever way I can.”

The Turning Point

Progress came gradually, but the All-Star break proved to be a significant moment. Curry said a jump in his recovery during that period gave him the confidence that a return was realistic.

“I think over the All-Star break I made a jump,” Curry said. “I was working on continuing rehab and came back and played some live action. That’s when I knew I’d be able to get back eventually.”

The frustration of watching from the sidelines while his teammates battled through a difficult stretch without him also weighed on Curry throughout the process.

“I feel like I could have helped,” Curry said. “All the injuries and all the stuff going on, I feel like I could have helped throughout the season to put us in a better spot.”

Why Curry Can Hit the Ground Running

Despite the lengthy layoff, Curry showed no rust on Monday. He shot efficiently and looked comfortable from the moment he stepped on the floor, which he attributes to a skill he has developed throughout his career.

“Luckily, my whole career I’ve been a guy who could sit and jump in,” Curry said. “For whatever reason I’ve had a knack for coming in with no rhythm and being able to contribute.”

It is something he deliberately works on. Curry said he regularly practices shooting cold during workouts, a habit that has helped him carve out a long NBA career as a specialist off the bench.

“I actually do work on just trying to make shots cold,” Curry said. “It’s something that helped me stick in the league and get a chance.”

A Night of Near-Misses for the Warriors

Curry’s return was the highlight of an otherwise frustrating night. The Warriors had chances to win but could not get over the line.

De’Anthony Melton led all scorers with 22 points, 15 of which came in the fourth quarter alone — the highest-scoring fourth quarter of his career. He tied the game multiple times in the final minutes and pulled Golden State within one with just seconds remaining, but the Jazz made enough plays to seal it.

Draymond Green was exceptional as a playmaker, finishing with 11 assists and zero turnovers. It was the sixth time in his career he has recorded 11-plus assists without a turnover, and the first time since 2022. His assists accounted for 31 points as he consistently found teammates for easy looks throughout the night.

The Warriors struggled from deep, converting just 16 of 52 three-point attempts. In a game that came down to the final possession, that inefficiency proved costly.

Final Word for the Warriors

Curry’s return is a genuine boost for a Warriors team sitting at 32-32 and firmly in play-in territory. Golden State are ninth in the Western Conference, level on wins with the eighth-placed Los Angeles Clippers.

With Stephen Curry still working his way back and the playoff picture tightening, having Seth Curry available adds shooting depth that this team has sorely lacked.

He feels good. He is ready to contribute. For the Warriors, that is exactly the kind of news they needed.

Keith Watkins Keith Watkins is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com, with a focus on the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers. He previously wrote for FanSided, NBA Analysis Network, and Last Word On Sports. Keith is based in Bangkok, Thailand. More about Keith Watkins