After cruising past the first round of playoffs, the Dub Nation was cheering for their team and the legend Stephen Curry. But on Tuesday, May 6, he suddenly started limping. As he grinned, everyone quickly sensed that something was not right. 8 minutes 19 seconds remained in the 2nd quarter against Timberwolves when the HC Steve Kerr took the hard decision and took him off the court. The Warriors somehow won the game 99-88, but the legend is getting advice from other greats who have seen the game very closely and been through such situations. It’s Shaquille O’Neal, who earlier commented that Curry moves a lot for a 37-year-old.

While discussing the situation on the May 7 episode of the House of Highlights show, Shaq suggested that Curry and his team talk to other players, particularly Jimmy Butler III, to lead them and win the next game at any cost. Kerr has already said that Curry will miss the next game as he is out for 1 week. However, Shaq wanted the player to be more careful.

While talking about injury, Shaquille O’Neal said, “So you know you have to be very delicate with the hamstrings. I know they said he’s going to be re-evaluated in a week, but I agree with Chuck — no conditioning, no working out, then try to come back and go full speed. He could even tear it even more.”

This echoes the same sentiment breakdown which he earlier referenced. However, this is not the first time when Steph Curry injured himself in the playoffs. Here are a few times when it happened previously.

• 2016- Missed 2 games in the first round because of an ankle injury, missed first 3 games of 2nd round because of an injured knee
• 2018- MCL Sprain kept him out of the complete first-round series and first game of 2nd round, Warriors won the championship

However, he was in his prime in late 20s. It’s not the same scenario anymore. Steve Kerr understands this and wants to finalize other details in their private meeting.

NBA reporter confirms Warriors’ next step

NBA reporter Lauren Jbara revealed more news about Steph Curry’s injury. The Warriors are planning to re-evaluate him on Wednesday, hoping he could somehow play in Game 5 — as noted by Ernie Johnson. However, if he isn’t ready then as Shaquille O’Neal suggested, they are going with an alternative strategy.

Kerr said, “We can rely on our defense and we have to generate offense, you know, off of our D. And then we got to figure out different ways to attack without Steph. I mean, every year, playoffs are about adapting — whether it’s a game plan, an injury, or lineup. So we just have to adapt, and we’ve done this before, and we’re confident we can do this again.”

DPT Dr. Evan Jefferies already predicted the usual recovery timeline for a grade I tear to be 7-10 days. But a 2nd grade tear takes 3-6 weeks. So, the Dubs would not like him to re-tear his hamstring. What course will their postseason take? It would be interesting to watch as the Steph Curry remains on the courtside. Disappointed!