The Golden State Warriors' recent defeat has resulted in their absence from the playoffs for the second time in three seasons, marking a significant moment for star player Stephen Curry. This playoff miss ties him with MVP legends Moses Malone, Kevin Garnett, and Derrick Rose, each of whom has experienced seven seasons without playoff appearances. Despite Curry's impressive accolades, this statistic is notable; he now has a 41.2% career playoff absence rate. In comparison, Malone and Garnett, who played longer careers (19 and 21 seasons respectively), have lower percentages of playoff misses. This statistic raises questions about the playoff success of one of the NBA's all-time greats, who is currently ranked as the 13th greatest player in history.