The Time is Now for Seth Curry

With the recent injury to Devin Harris, the time is now for Seth Curry to prove he is worthy of heavy minutes in Dallas.

When Dallas decided to go younger this offseason by filling out the roster with younger, flyer type deals, Seth Curry immediately fit the bill. Already with a crowded backcourt, Dallas handed Curry a two-year deal worth around $6 million.

With much speculation around the player Curry could grow into, Dallas took the flyer on the sharpshooting guard hoping he can channel his inner family genes. The excitement was there from the fan base and coaching staff, but one questioned remained…

Will Curry get quality minutes under Rick Carlisle?

With Carlisle typically relying on his veterans, it was hard to imagine Curry taking heavy minutes away from Deron Williams, J.J. Barea and Devin Harris until an injury took place.

In the Mavs last preseason game in Denver, that is exactly what happened as Devin Harris injured his foot after a orthotic in his shoe broke.

Although Carlisle went on to say that he didn’t believe the injury to be serious, he doesn’t look to be suiting up for Wednesday’s opener in Indy. But it could be longer than that.

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon is reporting that there is no “definitive word on Devin Harris’ foot injury, but they are bracing for him to miss extended time.”

The time for Seth Curry to prove himself to Carlisle and the organization is now.

“My approach has been the same all preseason. Every day just coming and working hard, being ready for my opportunity” Curry says after practice on Sunday.

Well that opportunity has arrived quicker than he probably imagined. With Harris looking to miss some time, backup minutes in the backcourt are suddenly wide open for the youngster.

After leading the Mavs in scoring throughout the preseason, Curry must prove more than his outside shot. From his ball handling to his defense on the perimeter, Curry has an ample opportunity to prove to Carlisle that he can be trusted.

When Curry was asked what he looks to give off the bench, Curry mentioned something that will be key for him over the first part of the season.

“Come in and be aggressive with my minutes and be somebody that coach can trust out on the floor.”

Trust.

Trust is exactly what Curry has to gain with Carlisle while Harris is out. Carlisle knows what he is getting in Devin Harris when he returns from his injury. The question is if Curry can prove to Carlisle that what he can do in these first couple of games is more than what Harris can bring when he comes back.

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A rotation spot for Curry is on the table while Harris is out. If Curry can come out firing on all cylinders while Harris is out, you have to imagine Carlisle will create room for him once everyone is back healthy.

The time is now for Seth Curry.