Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has missed time with a quadriceps injury this season. He is one of many high-paid NBA stars struggling to stay on the court. (Jeff Chiu/AP)
LOS ANGELES — Golden State Warriors Coach Steve Kerr sparked a moment of introspection for the NBA last month when he said his team’s medical staff believed modern basketball’s fast pace and heavy mileage were contributing to a rash of injuries. After bemoaning the lack of practice and recovery time, Kerr demurred when asked whether he thought the league would consider shortening its 82-game schedule in an attempt to protect player health.