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Near the end of his rocky rookie season, in April 2021, Golden State Warriors<\/a> center James Wiseman<\/a> learned he had a torn meniscus requiring surgery on his right knee. He cried as he sat in the Chase Center garage, struggling to digest the news. Then he cried for the next several days.<\/p>\n

Wiseman plunged into a dark place at times over the next 15 months. He couldn\u2019t play basketball and daily life was daunting: He wore a brace and needed crutches, making it difficult to use the bathroom or take a shower.<\/p>\n

Wiseman also bottled his emotions, leaving him engulfed in frustration.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust going through my adversity, it made me stronger mentally but also took a toll on me mentally,\u201d he said in a recent Chronicle interview. \u201cI had to go to therapy and express myself. \u2026 When you hold everything in, it kind of tears you apart.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In acknowledging he needed help, and extolling the benefits of his therapist sessions, Wiseman joined a growing list of NBA players to openly confront mental health challenges. From DeMar DeRozan to Kevin Love to John Wall, several prominent players have gone public with their stories, prompting the league and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) to launch programs to protect mental health and wellness.<\/p>\n

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James Wiseman, Warriors Summer League player, answers questions in the interview room at Chase Center on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Lea Suzuki \/ The Chronicle<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Now the NBA and its players union are contemplating a landmark step: adding a mental health designation to the official injury report. That possibility has been discussed in collective bargaining talks between the two sides, The Athletic\u2019s Shams Charania reported in September.<\/p>\n
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr understands the complications such a move would bring \u2014 especially in this era of social media, which gives every fan a platform \u2014 but he still welcomes the possibility.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThe more we normalize (mental health), the less stigma there is and the more comfortable people will be getting the help they need,\u201d Kerr said.<\/p>\n
As Kerr realizes, it\u2019s easy for fans to look at professional athletes \u2014 coping with pressure and scrutiny, yes, but also awash in fame and wealth \u2014 and wonder how they could face mental health challenges. That helps explain the backlash 76ers-turned-Nets guard Ben Simmons encountered last year.<\/p>\n
Simmons missed the 2021-22 season with a back injury and mental health issues, sparking strong criticism from fans. Simmons, on former teammate JJ Redick\u2019s podcast in September, said he also didn\u2019t receive support from his Philadelphia coaches and some teammates.<\/p>\n
Even Warriors guard Stephen Curry, the often-smiling face of a marquee franchise, occasionally struggled earlier in his career. Long before he became a four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, Curry missed more than 50 games with ankle injuries that raised doubts about his long-term durability.<\/p>\n
And that tested his mental health in a profound way.<\/p>\n
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) goes to his family following the NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The Warriors won 106-101.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Santiago Mejia, Staff \/ The Chronicle<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m forever grateful for the circle I had around me to keep tabs on me through those years,\u201d Curry told The Chronicle. \u201cYou\u2019re away from the game, away from your team, stuck in rehab \u2014 your identity is kind of threatened a little bit because you can\u2019t do what you love. \u2026 Those were dark times, for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The sports world is facing a mental health reckoning. This story is a part of a series examining the challenges faced at all levels of competition and how they are being addressed.<\/p>\n
If you need help<\/h2>\n
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-273-8255 to reach a counselor at a locally operated crisis center 24 hours a day for free.<\/p>\n
Crisis Text Line: Text “Connect” to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor anytime for free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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James Wiseman, Warriors Summer League player, answers questions in the interview room at Chase Center on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Lea Suzuki \/ The Chronicle<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
<\/p>\n
Now the NBA and its players union are contemplating a landmark step: adding a mental health designation to the official injury report. That possibility has been discussed in collective bargaining talks between the two sides, The Athletic\u2019s Shams Charania reported in September.<\/p>\n
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More for you<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
<\/p>\n
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr understands the complications such a move would bring \u2014 especially in this era of social media, which gives every fan a platform \u2014 but he still welcomes the possibility.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\u201cThe more we normalize (mental health), the less stigma there is and the more comfortable people will be getting the help they need,\u201d Kerr said.<\/p>\n
As Kerr realizes, it\u2019s easy for fans to look at professional athletes \u2014 coping with pressure and scrutiny, yes, but also awash in fame and wealth \u2014 and wonder how they could face mental health challenges. That helps explain the backlash 76ers-turned-Nets guard Ben Simmons encountered last year.<\/p>\n
Simmons missed the 2021-22 season with a back injury and mental health issues, sparking strong criticism from fans. Simmons, on former teammate JJ Redick\u2019s podcast in September, said he also didn\u2019t receive support from his Philadelphia coaches and some teammates.<\/p>\n
Even Warriors guard Stephen Curry, the often-smiling face of a marquee franchise, occasionally struggled earlier in his career. Long before he became a four-time NBA champion and two-time MVP, Curry missed more than 50 games with ankle injuries that raised doubts about his long-term durability.<\/p>\n
And that tested his mental health in a profound way.<\/p>\n
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) goes to his family following the NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. The Warriors won 106-101.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Santiago Mejia, Staff \/ The Chronicle<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m forever grateful for the circle I had around me to keep tabs on me through those years,\u201d Curry told The Chronicle. \u201cYou\u2019re away from the game, away from your team, stuck in rehab \u2014 your identity is kind of threatened a little bit because you can\u2019t do what you love. \u2026 Those were dark times, for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n
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The sports world is facing a mental health reckoning. This story is a part of a series examining the challenges faced at all levels of competition and how they are being addressed.<\/p>\n
If you need help<\/h2>\n
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 800-273-8255 to reach a counselor at a locally operated crisis center 24 hours a day for free.<\/p>\n
Crisis Text Line: Text “Connect” to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor anytime for free.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n