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.

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.

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

The Golden State Warriors may have fallen short against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, but Steph Curry delivered yet another viral moment for NBA fans before the game even took place. Over the years,

Stephen Curry made both his return from injury and NBA history in the Golden State Warriors' Friday night loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Nearly one-third of the way into a season during which he will turn 38 - old by NBA standards and practically ancient for guards - Stephen Curry is showing few signs of advanced basketball age.

Golden State Warriors face Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Stephen Curry returns after injury, scoring 39 points in his last game. Jimmy Butler is a