The Golden State Warriors will be tight in the backcourt for their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.
Guard Damion Lee has been inducted into the NBA’s COVID health and safety log according to the NBA’s official injury report. He joins Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole on record, both of whom will also miss Thursday’s game. Lee, 29, suffered symptoms of a battle with COVID-19 last April.
The Warriors also have to do without Andre Iguodala, who had a swelling in his knee and did not participate in training on Wednesday.
« It’s difficult, but we’ve all been through it to varying degrees over the past few years, » said head coach Steve Kerr. “It’s a lot better than it was a few years ago when everyone was scared and the world stood still. At least we know more now, so I feel like there is less panic. There are many concerns, but it feels like we at least know what we’re dealing with and we act accordingly. «
At least for gamers, the uncertainty that COVID still brings with it is there the sport will cease in 2020, a new normal.
« I wouldn’t say it’s weird because it’s the new normal, » said Kevon Looney. “We have had to deal with this in recent years. It’s not strange, it’s different not to know who will be playing the next day or when the boys will be out, but I wouldn’t say it’s strange. »
With the Warriors’ backcourt depth behind Steph Curry reduced to Chris Chiozza, Gary Payton II, Moses Moody and Otto Porter Jr. – whose most valuable game that year was in the fours – the team signed a 10 day Hardship guardian Quinndary Weatherspoon.
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“He will be very helpful. He’s a grand piano. Of course we are missing several wings and we have to have some depth there. »
Weatherspoon, 25, is a Guardian averaging 15.6 points in nine games with the G-League Santa Cruz Warriors. With their first-class depth, the versatility of the Warriors comes into play.
« It’s a big deal, everyone goes through this stuff to varying degrees, » Kerr said. “Brooklyn wasn’t even able to put together a team. Most of the teams were relatively untouched. We’re kind of in between with some guys out there. The depth of this year’s squad is definitely a huge factor in helping us move forward in times of injury or other troubles. Hopefully it will continue like this. »
Lee and others on COVID logs may return after receiving two negative tests at least 24 hours apart.
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