The Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks locked horns tonight. But that’s not what the focus was on this evening. Instead, the world’s eyes were on Stephen Curry, who’s been given a well-deserved rest for tonight’s game. Although it seems that not everyone is onboard with this plan.

Rookie Quinten Post has put in some shifts recently for the Warriors. Especially in a season where the likes of Draymond Green have been underperforming. Anything for the team’s benefit, right? However, judging from the rookie big man’s words, it seems he isn’t a fan of Steph Curry taking the night off.

Post admitted that he is still dealing with an ankle injury. But that didn’t stop him from playing against the Bucks tonight. So when he was asked about being “banged up himself” during a sideline interview, he had this to say. “It’s a little rough, you know? I mean, we’re in game 70 of this season. Everybody’s a little banged up but we play through it,” said Post.

Was this simply a candid admission from the Dutchman or was this him throwing some shade at the Dubs veteran? You see, Steve Kerr told us that Steph tends to underperform when he’s “emotionally tired”. So the Dubs head coach felt it was right to give him a night off rather than have him on the court for another off night.

Regardless, it is likely that Post was genuinely being forthcoming about his own struggles with playing through injury. While Post’s comment might sound like a standard response from a player toughing it out late in the season, there’s a chance it could be interpreted as a subtle dig at Curry’s absence—intentional or not. It is hard to tell in this cutthroat league.

That said, if anyone deserves to take it easy for a night, it’s Stephen Curry. But not playing in the game didn’t mean Curry took the night off. On the contrary, we may have seen what the future looks like for the Warriors legend once his playing days are over.

Bucks game gives us a sneak peek at potential coaching role for Stephen Curry

History is littered with examples of legendary players becoming coaches. Larry Bird, Bill Russell, and Jerry West, among others, all tried their hands at coaching. The results? Mixed. But it seems we’re on the cusp of seeing yet another legendary player try their hand at coaching. It’s none other than the Warriors’ own, Stephen Curry.

During a break in the action tonight, we saw Curry with a clipboard in hand, explaining something to Buddy Hield. Soon, all the Warriors’ players gathered around “coach” Curry as he explained something to them. We don’t know exactly what he said to them, but we presume it was a play.

It’s not like he’d be doodling on the sidelines and then sharing his work with the class. No, Steph looked locked in as he talked to his teammates. And they, in turn, reciprocated, listening intently to Curry. Well, everyone except Quinten Post, who initially walked away from the team to hand over his towel and shirt to a staff member.

We think Steph would take to coaching like a fish in water. His shooting may be second to none, but his basketball IQ remains one of the most jaw-dropping aspects of his game. Steph can see plays before anyone else does and makes moves off the ball to facilitate them. He really has changed the way people play the point guard position. That’s an incredible feat considering we have PGs like Magic Johnson and Oscar Robertson to compare him to.

However, we also know that being a legendary player doesn’t mean you’ll become a great coach. Just ask Isiah Thomas or Steve Nash. So do take this with a grain of salt.

Amid everything we’ve seen unfold in the NBA over the last few years, from the Bubble to a 73-9 team blowing a 3-1 lead in the finals, “Coach Curry” may not be that shocking when the moment finally arrives. However, it’s still something to ponder. But let us know what you think. Was Quinten Post throwing shade at Steph? And is coaching in the books for Steph once he calls it a day as an NBA player?