Stephen Curry was plagued by chronic ankle injuries during his first few seasons in the NBA.

Following the 11-12 season, there was a serious concern that Curry may need full reconstruction of the ankle.

Octagon's Jeff Austin, remembers it — "hadn't really been done on that type of athlete" and might have forever changed his career.

 

Dr. Richard Ferkel found no structural damage and wound up cleaning out loose debris and scar tissue. Curry would be back within three to four months. Later that day, the Golden State Warriors issued a statement that offered only subtle hints about the significance of it all.

"The surgery went about as well as we could have hoped for entering the procedure," Ferkel said in the statement. "We were pleased that the surgery was limited to simply a cleaning out procedure and I anticipate that he'll be ready before the start of training camp."