Steph Curry Cracks Perfect Golf Joke About Knee Rehab

The Warriors star plans to spend his offseason on the links to help recover from his lingering knee injury.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 1:44am by

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Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry shared a sarcastic quip about how he'll spend his offseason rehabbing his nagging right knee injury, joking that "they say a lot of golf helps my knee" based on his own "peer-reviewed research." Curry missed 27 games near the end of the regular season due to the knee issue, but he's confident rest and his favorite offseason hobby will have him ready to go for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Why it matters

Curry is one of the NBA's biggest stars and the Warriors' franchise player, so any injury concerns are closely watched by fans and the media. His ability to manage this knee issue and return at full strength will be crucial for Golden State's title hopes next season.

The details

After the Warriors' play-in loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, Curry was asked what he needs to do this summer to come back healthy. He joked that "they say a lot of golf helps my knee" based on his own "pretty, pretty incredible" research. Curry is an avid golfer who won the 2023 American Century Championship celebrity tournament and finished fifth in 2025, so he plans to spend his offseason on the links to help rehab his knee.

  • Curry missed 27 games near the end of the 2025-26 NBA regular season due to the knee injury.

The players

Steph Curry

The star point guard of the Golden State Warriors and one of the NBA's biggest superstars, known for his elite shooting ability and passion for golf.

Phoenix Suns

The NBA team that defeated the Warriors in the 2026 play-in tournament, ending Golden State's season.

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What they’re saying

“It's mostly rest. I mean, there are some things I can do to prepare myself for next year, which I'll stay on top of. They say a lot of golf helps my knee. I heard that was part of the research I did. It was pretty, pretty incredible. So hopefully, we can do that, and then we come back next year.”

— Steph Curry, Warriors Star

What’s next

Curry plans to spend the offseason playing golf to help rehab his knee injury, with the goal of being fully healthy and ready to go for the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

The takeaway

Curry's lighthearted quip about using golf to help his knee rehab showcases his confidence in his ability to manage the injury and return to full strength next season. The Warriors will be counting on their superstar point guard to lead them back to title contention after a disappointing early playoff exit.