Font ResizeCurry not happy about sitting on the bench
NEW YORK — For the first time in Stephen Curry's life, he became the proverbial victory cigar.
Making his New York debut as pro Friday night, an event that came with much hype, Curry played two minutes, 35 seconds. Total. He didn't attempt a shot.
"It sucks," Curry said. "It sucks. You don't want to be sitting and watching. Especially how the season started, it's kind of a different situation. Hopefully, I won't get used to it. We'll see what happens."
Anthony Randolph, the other key youngster on the roster, didn't play much either, totaling four points and four rebounds in just 6:21. But his lack of minutes were overshadowed by the bench-riding of fan-favorite Curry, whom the Knicks and their fans hoped would fall to them at No. 8 in the draft.
Nelson said he thought Friday's game was winnable, so he went with his veterans. Monta Ellis played 45 minutes and C.J. Watson played 27. Anthony Morrow started and played 29 minutes.
Once they were playing well, Nelson stuck with them. He said Curry has to understand it wasn't his night, and he'll have other chances. Curry wants to know what it will take for him get him back on the court.
"Depends on how coach is feeling," Curry said. "I don't know what his exact reason was for the change of minutes for me. ... They haven't told me I'm doing anything wrong to this point. I'll ask questions
Randolph wasn't so patient Friday. He played 2:01 in the first quarter, 2:23 in the second quarter and 1:22 in the third. After getting replaced in the third, an obviously disgusted Randolph walked to the bench and tossed the ball over his head in the air (it landed on Watson's head). He shouted some words toward the coaches before sitting down. Moments later, assistant Keith Smart walked over to calm down Randolph, who returned to action with 35.1 seconds left in the game.
— Marcus Thompson II
