Steph Curry gave his thoughts on the Warriors’ series vs. Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.
Gary Payton II hasn’t stepped foot on the court in the Warriors’ postseason run since he was injured in Game 2 of the second-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies on May 3.
Still, he has managed to impact the game in a way that goes beyond basketball.
Noah, Payton’s biggest fan, got to ring in Game 6 against the Grizzlies at Chase Center.
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After getting blown out by 39 points in an ugly Game 5 loss in Memphis, Noah’s presence gave the Warriors the extra good luck charm they needed to pull out the series-clinching win at home.
Noah was previously in the hospital following a stem transplant.
Right before his 10th birthday, Noah got a surprise visit from his favorite basketball player.
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As the Warriors advance to the conference finals and get ready to face the winner of the Phoenix Suns-Dallas Mavericks series, Noah, and the rest of Dub Nation hope Payton will be able to return to the court and play a role in the Warriors’ postseason run.
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