Along with his first battle with top pick LaMelo Ball, Steph Curry was slated for return to his hometown on Saturday. However, the two-time Most Valuable Player’s homecoming has been put on hold.
Moments before the opening tip against the Charlotte Hornets, Curry left the floor to the locker room with Golden State trainer Rick Celebrini. Instead of the seven-time All-Star in the lineup, Mychal Mulder received the start against the Hornets.
Via @NBCSWarriors on Twitter:
Steph Curry exited the floor right before tip-off pic.twitter.com/8vvEXfrUmt
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 21, 2021
Another angle of Steph Curry's exit from the floor in Charlotte pic.twitter.com/CF9KtmcVlQ
— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) February 21, 2021
The Warriors later announced Curry isn’t feeling well and will miss the game against the Hornets.
Via @WarriorsPR on Twitter:
Stephen Curry is not feeling well and will not play in tonight’s game.
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) February 21, 2021
According to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Curry’s late scratch in Charlotte isn’t a health and safety protocol absence.
Via @anthonyVslater on Twitter:
This is not a health and safety protocol absence for Steph Curry, I'm told. Not feeling well. But not pulled off the court by the NBA.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 21, 2021
With James Wiseman and Kevon Looney already sidelined, the Warriors will have a thin depth chart and a huge hole to fill in Charlotte. Curry is averaging 29.9 points on 48.6% shooting from the field and hasn’t missed a game for Golden State this season. The Warriors will now be challenged in Charlotte without their point guard.
