The Golden State Warriors will have all of their players available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics.
Steve Kerr told reporters that Gary Payton II, Otto Porter Jr., and Iguodala will not play in the first game. All three of them can contribute, which is a good sign for the Dubs.
Kerr said that all three men felt good this morning. It's great to have everyone back. All three of them can contribute.
They were originally listed as questionable for the game.
He broke his elbow in the second game of the Western Conference semifinals when he was hit by a Memphis player. Through the first seven games of the playoffs, he had averaged 6.1 points, 3.0 rebound and 1.3 assists for the Warriors.
Porter did not play in the last two-and-a-half games of the Western Conference Finals because of left foot inflammation. He has been good for the Dubs in the playoffs, with an average of 5.5 points, 4.1 rebound and 2.2 assists.
Iguodala has missed the entire playoffs due to injuries. The 38-year-old has been plagued by injuries this season, but has been a solid contributor when he's healthy.
✨ Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original contentStephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will still be relied upon to do a lot of the heavy lifting, even with the return of Porter, Iguodala and others.
The Dubs' success in the Finals will be dependent on the contributions of Jordan and Andrew. The Celtics are the best defensive team in the NBA this year and taking them down will be difficult.