Thibaut Courtois, the goalkeeper for Real Madrid, is currently rehabilitating from an injury to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and Golden State Warriors player Steph Curry gave him an extraordinary gift:

The message that Stephen Curry scribbled on the get well soon jersey that he sent to Thibaut Courtois said, “To Thibaut, from one Warrior to another… come back strong!” This is your time to shine as a Warrior. “I hope you get well soon, champion!”

It is usually a pretty nice sight to watch famous athletes from other sports showing their support for one another. Curry, who has dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career, wants to express support for Courtois as the latter navigates the mental and physical challenges that come with rehabilitation and recovery.

Coming back after suffering a significant injury is never simple, but it is possible for the process to become much more challenging when the mental aspect of healing presents a hurdle. Not only are professional athletes among the best at their respective sports, but they are also among the best competitors. 

It is one of the most difficult aspects of injury recovery to be unable to participate, which is why it is vital and has an impact when a player like Curry shows support for another player in a situation like this.

When it comes to bringing people together, sports have always been one of the most powerful forces, and this is a fantastic illustration of how star players from a variety of sports can band together in support of one another when there is an athlete who is in need of motivation.+