Stephen Curry began feeling sick last Thursday before the Warriors preseason game against the Kings. But he decided to play. Afterward, it only worsened. So he missed the Warriors two weekend practices before finally returning to the court on Tuesday.

“I’m good,” Curry said. “Stuck around longer than I expected. But it was a pretty good week to have it with no games…In hindsight, (playing Thursday) probably didn’t make things better. Didn’t have full game energy on Thursday. Felt like I’d be alright to play, but neither here nor there now. I’m ready to get back to work.”

Back to work for Curry means trying to find a preseason rhythm. Steve Kerr said that usually takes a little while for him. Curry doesn’t play much pick-up basketball in the offseason, just skill, strength and conditioning work.

“Every practice, every game, you get closer to full game rhythm,” Curry said. “(The skill work) helps you get ready for the season, but you have to get into game situations and training camp and preseason to build a rhythm.”

Curry’s first three preseason games have been quiet. His offensive game has been deferential. As Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant have been jacking up shots and racking up points, Curry has mostly remained in the shadows. He hasn’t taken more than eight shots or scored more than 14 points. But in his 66 preseason minutes, he has 13 assists.

“When we play full rotation minutes, I think it’ll start to look more and more normal,” Curry said.

With the arrival of Durant, adjustments from the other Warriors must be made to fit around their new do-everything small forward. That includes Curry, who may control the ball a bit less.

“You just obviously know what his strengths are and as a point guard, you need to highlight those and get him the ball in the right spots,” Curry said. “There’s a balance, right? Because he’s obviously a playmaker and will have the ball in his hands, initiating plays. I gotta use my versatility on and off the ball.”

Last week, Steve Kerr told reporters that Curry “knows” he’s not going to make 400 3s again this season. On Tuesday, Curry agreed, saying he figured the feat was “impossible” last year and couldn’t expect a repeat. “That’s not a goal,” he said.

But the insinuation, at least from Kerr, seemed to be that with all the added firepower around Curry, he likely won’t need to shoot as many. That may be true. But Curry said he still plans to take those patented off-the-dribble, early-clock looks if they are available.

“No, I gotta shoot those,” he said. “If I’m open and have confidence and rhythm, I’ll knock them down. It’s kinda what I like to do. I think it’s a strength for our team to have that as a weapon and gotta take advantage of that.”