Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors behind teammate Andrew Wiggins through tough times: "Life is bigger than basketball"
After a tough victory for his Golden State Warriors over the Milwaukee Bucks, achieved through an impressive comeback, 4x NBA champion Steph Curry took the time to send some support to his teammate Andrew Wiggins. He has been sidelined since February 13, 2023.
Steph Curry and the current situation for the Golden State Warriors
Similar to Andrew Wiggins, Steph Curry was also sidelined after his last game on February 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. The match-up against the Milwaukee Bucks marked his return to action after recovering from a foot injury.
Currently, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors are the 6th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 35-33. The Warriors have won six of their last 10 games.
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors' win against the Milwaukee Bucks was one that the team needed to bounce back from losing to the Ja Morant-less Memphis Grizzlies.
It has been a struggle for the team all season in finding a consistent rhythm as players have often been unavailable due to injuries, and in Andrew Wiggins' case, a private "family matter" that he must attend to.
Steph Curry on the absence of Andrew Wiggins
During Curry's postgame interview, he was asked about Andrew Wiggins' extended absence as the regular season is down to its final stretch of games before the postseason begins. Andrew Wiggins last played for the Golden State Warriors on February 13th against the Washington Wizards.
Steph Curry gave his support to Andrew Wiggins not just as a teammate, but as a friend, giving his insight on the situation.
Steph Curry understands that the current situation with Andrew Wiggins is a tough one as "family matters" must always be attended to regardless of how important it might be.
Here is Steph Curry on Andrew Wiggins’ extended absence
“This is a tough situation with him being away for so long but necessary. Life is bigger than basketball.” https://t.co/nBf6o2qMrC
This was a heartfelt message and response from Curry and it sheds light on the NBA. As players generate a lot of attention in what they do on and off the court, their dedication and commitment to their loved ones often goes unnoticed. It shows that these bigger-than-life icons in the NBA are still human at the end of the day.
Though Curry and the rest of the team are focused on their goal of going on another deep playoff run, they are still finding time to send their love and support to Andrew Wiggins as he goes through a private family situation.