Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry wore three pairs of Nike shoes honoring basketball legends against the Portland Trail Blazers.

"When I come back on the court, I think it will be me," Wembanyama said when asked who the best player in the NBA is.

Coach Steve Kerr said Thursday the 37-year-old two-time Kia MVP is expected to return for Friday’s game against Minnesota (10 p.m. ET, NBA TV) following a five-game absence nursing a left quadriceps contusion and muscle strain. He was not listed on the NBA’s injury report Friday morning.

The Warriors star looked sharp in his return to the court on Friday, but couldn’t do enough to get Golden State a win.

Minnesota Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett noticed Stephen Curry wearing his signature shoes prior to the Golden State Warriors' matchup with the Timberwolves on Friday night.

SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry announced his return to the lineup on Friday night long before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves even started.

Just as fans were glued to injury updates and counting down a long-awaited return, another storyline quietly slipped into the spotlight. The first official look at the shoe came via Sole Retriever on X,

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry showcased his legendary shooting prowess once again on Friday night. Curry connected on a one-handed shot that he attempted from just outside the tunnel on the opposite end of the court while warming up for Golden State's clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves.