Stephen Curry on Warriors’ Playoff Drought: ‘Watching the Bubble Was the Lowest Point of Those Two Years’

Can anyone believe that the Golden State Warriors, which are holding the best record in the league right now, standing at the top of the Western Conference with a seven-game winning streak, is the same that hasn’t even been able to make the playoffs the past two seasons? In fact, Stephen Curry just revealed what it felt like being excluded from the Orlando Bubble. And how hard it hit him for missing that experience.

The Orlando Bubble was definitely quite challenging for a lot of NBA players. At the peak of COVID-19, the league came up with a way to keep the matches going by introducing the Bubble. This meant that all those who made the playoffs would have to stay confined in a hotel, with no physical interaction from the outside world, taking very tedious and serious precautions.

The most mind-numbing part was to stay isolated in one’s room, and away from families and friends for the entire duration. However, for Steph, nothing was worse than sitting that season out. Despite hearing all about how dreadful it was for some players, he wanted nothing more than to just do what he loves. And that’s playing basketball.

Oct 12, 2021; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center. The Warriors won 111-99. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

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Stephen Curry felt completely left out

For a team whose dynasty is considered one of the greatest, the past two years were a big blot on their legacy. However, nothing was worse than sitting out of the Bubble for their superstar. “Watching the bubble was the lowest point of those two years,” Curry told Yahoo Sports. “There was a part of me that felt it was nice to get refreshed, and a part of me really missed playing on that stage.

“That was the first time in seven years of not being in the playoffs. We know each player had their own experiences in the bubble, but I would have loved to have been there competing. I would say that was the lowest point in terms of my basketball experience because I felt so far away from it. This is what I love to do.”

Nov 24, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) raises his hands next to forward Andrew Wiggins (22), forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Stephen Curry (30) during a timeout against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

However, all that is ancient history now. What matters is that the Golden State Warriors have brought back their A-game. Not only are they statically, the best team right now, but are also giving Dubs fans hopes of another title. After all that they went through these past two years, the Warriors are out for blood. And once Klay Thompson returns, it’s probably over for the rest of the Western Conference.

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