Warriors vs. Blazers gamethread: Stephen Curry says he'll play, wear a shin guard

After getting kicked in his injured shin three of the last four games, reigning-MVP Stephen Curry is taking a different approach to protect himself.

Yup, shin guards. As in, those things you haven't worn since you were playing youth soccer. As Ethan Sherwood Strauss reported, Steph is taking no chances, saying he'll just have to "bring out [his] inner Messi," while on the court in his new gear.

Here's a picture.

New shin guard for Steph Curry, in Portland https://t.co/MibUVk3G5k pic.twitter.com/8g9SpLlElW

— Ethan Strauss (@SherwoodStrauss) January 8, 2016

Looking nice Steph! Let's hope it helps and that he doesn't re-aggravate anything tonight!