Golden State Warriors big man Zaza Pachulia confirmed he will be good to go for the NBA Finals, which will tip-off on June 1, according to a report by ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.
The nine days of rest between the team's Western Conference Finals sweep and the start of the finals should prove enough for his heel contusion to heal completely and settle into game action.
Perhaps a more predominant issue is the knee soreness that has plagued Andre Iguodala in this past round — going from playing 30 minutes per game in the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers, to 26.8 in the next against the Utah Jazz, to a mere 17 minutes per game in the last series against the San Antonio Spurs, including a pivotal Game 3 absence.
Iguodala had a tough time during last year's finals, suffering from back issues that kept him limited throughout every game, constantly getting treatment on the sidelines.
The Warriors are sure to monitor his progress as the days go along, hoping their sixth man is all systems go for a best-of-seven series that will have all the marbles in play.
Iguodala has been the best defender of this team's bench unit, along with a key playmaker and ball-handler during stretches. He's sure to play a big role in the NBA Finals, hounding LeBron James, who has been on a tear during the entirety of the playoffs.
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