Eddy Curry is large and in charge — but less so. The Knicks overpaid center has slimmed down in an effort to become a basketball player again. Curry hasn’t played in over a year and a half but may return this week.
Knicks’ coach Mike D’Antoni said Curry may return on Wednesday in Indiana but that “he can’t have anymore setbacks.” By setbacks, does he mean cheeseburgers? Here’s what Curry had to say about D’Antoni:
“Given that (D’Antoni’s) system is based on running, it’s definitely hard,” Curry said. “But I think I’m catching on and he is being very patient with me.”
It’s unclear if Curry can be an effective NBA player at any point in the near future. Though, it seems doubtful that the Maurice Clarett/Mike Williams Conditioning Program will work out. But hey, Michael Jordan was able to come back after a long time away from the game. So at least there’s hope. With the return of Curry, the Knicks will regain the league lead in two categories: players that contribute nothing and neck tattoos.
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