On May 5, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA playoffs continued, and the Warriors and Grizzlies gained plenty of time to adjust. Warriors coach Kerr took the time to participate in a podcast called Damon & Ratto. On the show, Kerr again talks about Dillon's malicious fouls, as well as some of the Warriors' next deployments, as well as Iguodala's injuries with Payton Jr.
First, Cole talks about Dillon's foul on Peyton Jr. Host Damon Bruce asked: "What was the worst cross-border foul you've ever seen?" Cole replied: "To be honest, it was the ball last night (Dillon's malicious foul)" Not only that, Kerr also gave a reasonable explanation, Kerr continued: "When others are on the basket, defenders should not block each other from below, let alone hit each other's head." Whether it's in the NBA or on a field court, this can't happen! ”
Still, Cole was very rational. This time, the host asked Cole if the Warriors would retaliate against Dillon next, and Cole promised not to retaliate against Dillon. Kerr said the Warriors will focus on the court and hope to speak with on-field performance. After that, Cole also talked about Payton Jr.'s injury. Payton Jr. underwent an MRI today, but the Warriors still did not have the latest results of Payton Jr.'s test, and Kerr said that earlier today, Peyton Jr. texted a message to report that he was safe, saying that his mental state was still good.
In addition to this, Cole also talked about Iguodala. He said that Iguodala's injury report will be released tomorrow and hopes to get good results. But Kerr is also mentally prepared, and even if Iguodala's injury report turns out to be good, the Warriors can't be sure that Iguodala will be able to return in the next game. After all, Iguodala is plagued by a neck injury, and only played three games for the Warriors in the playoffs, and really needs a good rest to avoid a rush to return and encounter injuries again.
Finally, Cole also revealed a major message that Kuminga will be reused next. Kerr said: "Payton Jr. will be absent due to injury next, and the other bench players need to be ready to play a bigger role in the series, and Cuminga is one of them!" In the playoffs this season, Cumminga played in six games for the Warriors, but averaged a little less time per game, only 9.1 minutes. In those six games, Cumminga averaged 4.8 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.3 assists per game.
Payton Jr.'s injury has indeed had a big impact on the Warriors. Now, Kerr said that he will reuse Cuminga, and believes that Cuminga's playing time will also increase. According to the schedule, the Warriors' series G3 with the Grizzlies will be played on May 8. Whether the Warriors can take back the series initiative at home will become the biggest attraction!