Steph Curry just dropped a bombshell, revealing he was dealing with “crazy blurred vision” and distorted images right in the middle of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. This wasn’t just a minor issue either; the man was unknowingly compensating for poor vision at the absolute peak of his career, raking in MVP awards and championships while struggling to see clearly. This isn’t just a wild story, it’s a testament to perseverance we’re only hearing now.
Bob Myers Saw What Nobody Else Did
Back in 2018, when Curry was already a two-time NBA MVP and gunning for his third championship out of four career titles, he simply thought his blurry vision was normal. He’d call it “just the way that I saw things,” and figured out how to get by. But then-Warriors general manager Bob Myers, a true legend in his own right, caught a road game broadcast and saw something off. He texted Curry after the game, calling out how the telecast kept showing him on the bench “squinting, looking like you couldn’t see anything.” Myers urged him to get his eyes checked because “that wasn’t normal.” Imagine, the GM spotting a critical health issue from a TV broadcast. That’s next-level observation.
Keratoconus Was No Joke
Curry actually thought it was gonna be nothing when he finally saw an optometrist. But nope, he learned he had Keratoconus, a rare condition causing an irregular-shaped cornea that leads to blurriness and distorted images. Even scarier, it’s a progressive condition that can deteriorate your vision over time and is irreversible if it goes in the wrong direction. That’s heavy, especially for someone whose entire job relies on pinpoint accuracy. The thought of losing your vision as a shooter, that’s just nightmare fuel. Now 38 years old, Curry gets his eyes checked every six months and has become a “trained professional” at putting in his contacts, thanks to working with Glaukos on a treatment plan that’s “curbed all the anxiety around where this could head.”
Peace of Mind and the Defining Story
Even after the diagnosis, it took Curry a while to get used to contacts during games. He admitted to being stubborn for the “first year or two,” saying it was part of his job to see the rim and court, even if it was blurry. He was just used to it! Finding the right fit and prescription, ones that stayed stable while playing, was a whole process. Looking back, Curry can only imagine what his eyesight would be like today if he hadn’t listened to Myers’ advice. He says the transformation has given him “peace of mind, clarity and help performance,” bringing a “little bit more energy knowing I can see.” He totally considers overcoming this poor eyesight the defining story of his legendary career.
Curry, the guy who lit up the league with blurry vision, jokes that when he’s all done, his memoir should be called The Whole Time I Couldn’t See. Honestly? After hearing everything he went through and everything he achieved anyway, that’s not a joke, that’s just straight-up truth. What a testament to an all-time legend.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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