The Warriors will have to play the next 4-5 weeks without Andrew Bogut, an unfortunate blow for a team that is running on a all cylinders. Luckily, the Warriors are expecting David Lee to return on Monday.
Lee was able to practice with the team today and according to Carl Steward of the Bay Area News Group, Steve Kerr says Lee practiced well and should be on pace to return for their Monday match-up against the Kings:
Kerr said Lee did everything in practice, looked great, no issues with hamstring.
— Carl Steward (@stewardsfolly) December 20, 2014
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David Lee practices, looks like a go for Monday return. Now how do the #Warriors work him in? http://t.co/I6PBzgptpS
— Carl Steward (@stewardsfolly) December 21, 2014
Lee will be welcomed with open arms and should be an immediate boost to the second unit. Lee was the starter last year, but Draymond Green has played extremely well and will likely remain the starter.
This team is deep and if Lee is able to stay healthy, the Warriors might have the best second unit in the NBA. Lee’s return comes at a perfect time, they just loss Bogut, but now add another low post presence.