Steph Curry Reflects on Emotional Weekend in Minneapolis as Warriors Return to the Court
The Golden State Warriors were in Minneapolis this weekend for what was supposed to be a standard two-game road trip against the Timberwolves. But the city’s atmosphere was anything but routine.
Saturday’s matchup was postponed to Sunday due to safety concerns amid widespread protests following the tragic shooting of Alex Pretti. The decision to delay the game gave players and coaches a front-row seat to the emotional pulse of a city in mourning-and it was clear the weight of the moment wasn’t lost on anyone inside the Warriors locker room.
After Golden State’s 111-85 win on Sunday, Steph Curry spoke candidly about what he and the team experienced over the past 48 hours. The veteran guard, known for his poise both on and off the court, didn’t shy away from the gravity of the situation.
“It was definitely [sad and somber],” Curry said, echoing head coach Steve Kerr’s pregame remarks. “I just know there’s a lot of heavy hearts … especially this Minneapolis community.”
Curry described arriving in the city and immediately sensing the tension in the air. The protests downtown were impossible to ignore-not just in their presence, but in their purpose. What stood out to him wasn’t chaos, but unity.
“It was amazing to watch the turnout of the peaceful protests and the unified voice that was here,” he said.
Saturday, which was supposed to be a game day, turned into something much different. With the game postponed, Curry stayed in his hotel room, glued to the television, watching coverage of the shooting and the community’s response. The emotional weight of the news was undeniable.
“You feel like [things] kind of turned the tide to a more positive direction, and then you wake up in the morning and see what happened,” Curry said. “So obviously there was no need and no place to have a game yesterday, and it spilled over a little bit to the atmosphere today, as it should.”
That “spillover” was evident throughout Sunday’s game. Even in a dominant performance by the Warriors, the energy inside Target Center reflected the city’s broader mood-somber, reflective, subdued.
Curry, who has never been shy about using his platform to speak on social issues, emphasized the importance of staying informed and engaged, especially when the team finds itself in the middle of such a moment.
“There’s a lot of change that needs to happen,” he said. “And when you’re here, and you feel it, I was glued to the TV yesterday when we weren’t playing, just watching the coverage and understanding what was going on and trying to really get knowledgeable about it.”
He added, “Hopefully, again, the community kind of comes together, and the right decisions are made, so there’s kind of a peaceful environment here.”
The Warriors will remain in Minneapolis for one more game against the Timberwolves on Monday night before heading west to face the Jazz in Utah on Wednesday. But this stop in Minneapolis will linger longer than most-both in terms of the emotional impact and the reminder that sports don’t exist in a vacuum.
For Curry and the Warriors, this weekend wasn’t just about basketball. It was about being present, paying attention, and recognizing the humanity that surrounds the game.