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Steve Kerr Positive in NBA Finals 2019 Despite Kevin Durant Injury

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After losing Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals, Steve Kerr was asked about Kevin Durant and his reply says they got enough,

“It doesn’t matter until he’s out there, So if he’s out there, he’s pretty good, but if he’s not out there we play with the guys we have and we have got enough. We have won the last, whatever, six games without him, fixe, six games. So we have enough, but you play with the guys who are helathy and you go. so we’ll see what happens.”

For everyone who is against the Golden State Warriors they would hint that Steve Kerr is sending a message that Kevin Durant is not needed.

However we know that is not the case, Steve Kerr

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Golden State Warriors Head coach Steve Kerr (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

would have the same answer regardless who is injured as he doesn’t want to give the other team a lot of confidence and he would want to send a message of positivity to his team, fans and his opponent.

Let us not blow this out of proportion, Kevin Durant is a Warrior and he will back in rotation having the same importance as everyone in the organization.

Kawhi Leonard NBA Finals free-throw Record

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Kawhi Leonard set an NBA Finals single game record by making 16-16 free-throws against the Golden State Warriors (Photo by Anatoliy Cherkasov/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Stephen Curry is the king of Free-throw shooting and before the Portland Western Conference Game he has never missed a 4th quarter playoff free-throw since 2015.

But Kawhi Leonard has also proven he can calmly shoot free-throws as he have set an NBA Finals record of 16-16 free-throws despite losing to the Golden State Warriors 109-104.

People talking about Kawhi Leonard setting the record:

Barack Obama Welcomed in Toronto for Raptors vs Warriors Game 2

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Barack Obama Attended Toronto Raptors vs Golden State Warriors Game 2 NBA Finals 2019 (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Former US President Barack Obama is welcomed by the Toronto Raptors as he attended the Game 2 of the 2019 NBA Finals vs the Golden State Warriors.

Barack and Raptors president Masai Ujiri are good friends from Ujiri’s work with the Giants of Africa as well as being together during trade talks with Kawhi Leonard.

However, it is unclear if Obama is supporting the Raptors since he also has a strong bond with Stephen Curry who has supported Obama-led charitable programs and having visited him after winning the 2018 Championship title.

The crowd chanted MVP for Barack Obama including a standing ovation when he was shown in the jumbotron, a very nice and warm gesture from Toronto.

List of Top NBA referees Officiating the Warriors vs Raptors NBA Finals 2019

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Mike Callahan NBA Referee with Draymond Green
Mike Callahan NBA Referee with Draymond Green photo credit: Getty Images, E. S. found via Zimbio

Fans and Social Media have a never ending problem with officials regardless of Sports.

The NBA is no exception and for all those who keep on complaining about the poor quality of referees should know that the NBA has selected the elite and top ratings of NBA Officials who will be working at least 1 NBA Game.

Led by veteran Mike Callahan who is on his 16th NBA Finals work, below is the list of NBA Finals 2019 Referees:

Tony Brothers (8th Finals)
Mike Callahan (16th)
James Capers (8th)
Marc Davis (8th)
Kane Fitzgerald (1st)
Scott Foster (12th)
John Goble (3rd)
David Guthrie (2nd)
Eric Lewis (1st)
Ed Malloy (7th)
Jason Phillips (6th)
Zach Zarba (6th)

May the force be with them.

Kevin Durant Ruled Out for Game 1 Finals Against the Raptors

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Kevin Durant Golden State Warriors photo credit: Getty Images G. S.

Kevin Durant who suffered a calf-injury during Game 5 of the Western Conference semi-finals against the Hosuton Rockets on May 8 is still undergoing treatment and according to various news sources is ruled out by Warriors coach Steve Kerr to play for Game 1 against the Toronto Raptors.

The team is not yet sure if he will travel to Toronto which means he might be ruled out for Game 2 as well.

Watch NBA The Toronto Raptors Advance to Their First Ever NBA Finals! | May 25, 2019

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The Toronto Raptors have clinched the first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history as they overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks by a …

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Watch WWE Roman Reigns’ biggest wins: WWE Playlist

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Relive the most important and epic victories in The Big Dog’s career against some of the greatest Superstars of all time, including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, The …

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Watch NBA Kawhi Leonard STUFFS The Stat Sheet In Pivotal Game 5 | May 23, 2019

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The Toronto Raptors sank a franchise-record 18 three-pointers (18-43 3pt FG, 41.9%) as they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 105-99, and take a 3-2 lead in this …

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