Despite his recent injury, Warriors guard Stephen Curry still plans to play for USA Basketball during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, his father, Dell Curry, told ESPN.
Curry will be out for at least three months after surgery to repair a broken left hand he suffered in a game last week against the Phoenix Suns. While this season hasn't gone according to plan for the Warriors, Curry had previously stated he intends to play in the Olympics, something he's yet to do in his decorated career.
"Absolutely. That was definitely a goal coming into this year. He wants to play in the Olympics," Dell Curry told ESPN Friday night. "This is a little setback, but hopefully it's a goal he can strive for through his rehab."
The timetable places Curry's re-evaluation in February. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics begin on July 24, 2020. Curry, a three-time NBA champion, has won gold medals with USA Basketball at the 2014 World Cup and 2010 World Championships, but has never been an Olympian.
Dell Curry, a 16-year NBA veteran and current broadcaster for the Charlotte Hornets, believes his son should be patient with his injury.
"Anytime you have a major surgery like that, even with a hand, he's doing the best he can," Dell Curry said. "It was a tough, tough injury, but he's doing the best he can. Three to four months, not sure when he is going to come back. Has to take his time and come back with it.
"He's got to be patient and make sure he is fully healthy before he comes back."
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