Steve Kerr: Stephen Curry's Ankle Injury Is 'Fine'; Warriors Not Concerned

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr played down any concerns about Stephen Curry's health heading into the NBA playoffs. 

According to the Mercury News' Mark Medina, Kerr told reporters Wednesday that Curry's right ankle is "fine" and that the team isn't worried about the injury.

During Golden State's 112-103 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, Curry was sizing up Jahlil Okafor off the dribble when he rolled his right ankle.

The team described the injury as a mild right foot sprain.

Some Warriors fans immediately jumped to the worst-case scenario. The two-time MVP battled ankle problems earlier in his career, and his availability is one of the few things that can seriously jeopardize Golden State's title hopes.

When they're locked in and focused, the Warriors are essentially untouchable. If Curry is unavailable or even less than 100 percent, they suddenly become a little more vulnerable.

According to NBA.com, Golden State has a 14.1 net rating with Curry on the court this season. That number drops to minus-4.1 when he's on the bench. Beyond the impact his long-range shooting and playmaking provides, he's a stabilizing influence.

It's not entirely coincidental the friction between Kevin Durant and Draymond Green became an issue when Curry was out nursing a groin injury.

Based on Kerr's comments, the Warriors appear to be just fine as they prepare for the postseason.