Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is expected to make his comeback Sunday when his team faces the Houston Rockets, according to an ESPN report released Friday. The veteran guard has been sidelined for 27 consecutive games due to ongoing knee problems.
The 38-year-old has been battling patellofemoral pain syndrome in his right knee, a condition commonly referred to as “runner’s knee,” which was complicated by bone bruising.
Curry’s last appearance came on January 30 during a 131-124 defeat to the Detroit Pistons, where he contributed 23 points. During his absence, Golden State has struggled with a 9-18 record, bringing their season total to 36-41. Despite the poor stretch, the Warriors have secured their position in the play-in tournament.
With just five regular season contests left on the schedule, Curry’s return comes at a crucial time for the franchise.
This season, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player has posted averages of 27.2 points and 4.8 assists across 39 appearances. Throughout his entire 17-year career spent exclusively with Golden State, he has maintained career averages of 24.8 points, 6.3 assists, and 4.7 rebounds over 1,065 games with 1,059 starts.
The decorated veteran brings an impressive resume that includes 12 All-Star selections, four NBA championships, and the 2022 NBA Finals MVP award. He also holds the league record for career three-point shots made with 4,233.
