The Golden State Warriors found a way to steal Game 1 from the Memphis Grizzlies. This is going to be a hard-fought battle between these two teams, so buckle up and enjoy the ride. However, Andre Iguodala showed his veteran leadership after the victory after delivering a strong message to Klay Thompson after his defensive stop on Ja Morant.

According to The Athletic, after making a prolific defensive stop to seal Game 1, Klay Thompson was seen celebrating the victory. However, Warriors' veteran Andre Iguodala shut it down immediately. Thompson claims, “Then Andre (Iguodala) grabbed me and said: ‘Keep your composure!' Then I realized I needed to settle down. It's one game. We didn't come here to win one. I'm thankful for Andre's leadership. Because he came down and calmed me down. It's just one game.”

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That is one of the best examples of veteran leadership you can find. Iguodala didn't participate in Game 1 against the Grizzlies, but his presence on the sideline is detrimental to the Warriors' success. Golden State is in a good spot right now as these veterans have the experience necessary to overcome any challenges.

Between the stellar play from the superstars and the veteran leadership of the coaching staff and Iguodala, Golden State will be a legitimate threat to the Grizzlies throughout this series. Ja Morant has his hands full, as he'll be doing everything to keep the Warriors at bay. Look for this second-round matchup to be one of the best in the 2022 NBA Playoffs.

Catch Game 2 between the Warriors and Grizzlies on Tuesday night, as tip-off is at 9:30 pm Eastern.