Another injury has struck the NBA All-Star Game, dealing a blow to Team USA ahead of the highly anticipated matchup against the Rest of the World.
After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out, Stephen Curry has now also been forced to withdraw.
Stephen Curry and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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The Golden State Warriors superstar will miss Sunday’s All-Star showcase at the Intuit Dome due to a lingering knee issue.
That same problem kept him out of Golden State’s dramatic 114–113 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night.
With Curry joining Gilgeous-Alexander on the sidelines, the All-Star roster is now down two marquee names.
Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to recover from a calf strain, though the NBA has not indicated that the Greek Freak will miss the event.
The league has already selected Alperen Sengun as Gilgeous-Alexander’s replacement, but a substitute for Curry has yet to be announced.
From a competitive and entertainment standpoint, Anthony Edwards stands out as the most logical replacement: box-office appeal, highlight-reel athleticism, and the personality to thrive on the league’s biggest stage.