Wed Jan 29 08:50:00 IST 2025: ## Curry Named All-Star Despite Warriors Slump and Knee Issue

**SAN FRANCISCO** – Despite a disappointing season for the Golden State Warriors and his own worst statistical year since 2012, Stephen Curry has been named an NBA All-Star starter. The 11-time All-Star is averaging 22.3 points and 6.4 assists, significantly lower than his usual numbers. The Warriors, currently 22-23 and 11th in the Western Conference, are struggling after a strong start.

However, Curry will miss Tuesday’s game against the Utah Jazz due to bilateral knee tendinitis. While the Jazz are severely undermanned, the Warriors are prioritizing Curry’s health, opting to rest him ahead of Wednesday’s crucial matchup against the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. Coach Steve Kerr expressed hope that Curry will be available for that game. Curry’s injury management has seen him sit out one leg of back-to-back games frequently this season.

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