Stephen Curry doesn't have many flaws in his game, but he does have at least one weakness: a shin bruise. In order to protect him from re-injury, the Warriors are taking a page from soccer and having him wear plastic shin guards. Really!
Stephen Curry plans to bring out his ‘Messi mindset’ while wearing new shin guards
When soccer and basketball collide.
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While it’s obviously not an ideal situation, Curry doesn’t seem to be too bothered. In fact, he’s having some fun with it. Check out this great quote:
“I’ve got to bring out my Messi mindset tonight,”
So ... does this mean Steph is going to be even more ridiculously good than he usually is?
This isn’t the first time these two amazing athletes have been connected, by the way.
One of the best basketball players in the world paying homage to one of the best footballers in the world is pretty dang neat.
