Why is Steph Curry not playing at the 2023 NBA All-Star Game?
The 2023 NBA All-Star Game will take place in Salt Lake City tonight and stars from all around the league have gathered for one of the biggest games of the season. However, there will be one big name missing from the action this season -- Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry.
Curry suffered a leg injury two weeks ago against the Dallas Mavericks and has not played a game since. Many were expecting him to show up at the All-Star Game, but that's not going to happen. According to the Warriors, Curry will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break.
Stephen Curry injury update: https://t.co/a7Wtm5t044
Curry's averaging 29.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 6.4 assists this season. He's led the Warriors to a 29-29 record in the Western Conference.
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Who replaced Steph Curry in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game?
The All-Star Game is one of the most anticipated events in the NBA calendar every season. Steph Curry is usually a sure-shot starter, but he isn't playing in tonight's event due to injury. Joining Curry on the sidelines are Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson.
The NBA recently announced that Anthony Edwards, De'Aaron Fox, and Pascal Siakam would replace the injured trio.
Anthony Edwards, Pascal Siakam and De’Aaron Fox … your NBA All-Star injury replacements for Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson: https://t.co/Guh7nItDxZ
Fox has led the Sacramento Kings to a 32-25 record in the Western Conference, while Edwards has been exceptional for the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-30). Siakam, meanwhile, is averaging 25.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.1 assists for the 28-31 Raptors.