With Game 1 of the NBA Finals in the books, follow all the reactions from players and coaches right here!
LeBron Gets Some Shots Up, Takes Questions From The Press
LeBron acknowledges he needs to do a better job of involving teammates, but also notes that Warriors did a good job staying home on shooters
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 5, 2015LeBron James: "Didn't get much sleep last night. Your mind just plays with you so much - different plays, different scenarios."
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) June 5, 2015LeBron, reminded of telling Draymond that he was too small to guard him the 1st time they played, says Draymond started that trash talk
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 5, 2015LeBron: "first of all, you don't let me get 40. I got 40. It's not like they moved out of the way."
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) June 5, 2015LeBron James: "You can't let me have 40. I go get 40. I make those shots." #NBAFinals #CavsWarriors
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) June 5, 2015LeBron on idea GS letting him get 40: "You don't let me get 40. I go get 40. It's not like those guys are just getting out of the way."
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 5, 2015LeBron: "I'm going to stay strong for my team, no matter who is in or out of the lineup."
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 5, 2015The media is giving up the long 2 to LeBron. pic.twitter.com/D6o8IukD3M
— Howard Beck (@HowardBeck) June 5, 2015In mezzo alla media session LeBron si allena al tiro... #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/cU13MX4nWA
— Simone Sandri (@simonesandri) June 5, 2015@CallMeTooClutch @MrMichaelLee @NBA Lol. "Kill yourself." Is that best comeback you come up with? Just sm jab to LBJ. Learn to take a joke.
— Jay Bandoy (@WBandoy) June 5, 2015LeBron has been the only guy shooting for the past 20 minutes. Full sweat as media watch
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 5, 2015In mezzo alla media session LeBron si allena al tiro... #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/cU13MX4nWA
— Simone Sandri (@simonesandri) June 5, 2015LeBron James is going through a rigorous and long shooting workout prior to his media availability. pic.twitter.com/b1Th7SLYV8
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) June 5, 2015LeBron getting up shots in front of the media...for some reason.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) June 5, 2015LeBron shooting alone during interview portion of media availability, reporters gathered around 3-point line filming and watching.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) June 5, 2015@HPbasketball why is the media so close?
— Vegas Warrior (@darthyogert) June 5, 2015Coach David Blatt Gets The Media's Full Attention
@NBA how is @KyrieIrving health most important if you're hoping he can play...do @cavs mean mental health? Because he's done for the season.
— KJ-B (@DonKJB) June 5, 2015Blatt says "he heard" Irving left the hotel today on crutches.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) June 5, 2015David Blatt has "absolutely no idea" whether there is a division between Irving's family, reps & team. Irving's father visibly upset last nt
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 5, 2015David Blatt on Kyrie Irving during press conference: "We're very concerned physically what the result is going to be."
— Jared Zwerling (@JaredZwerling) June 5, 2015David Blatt says he is not as concerned about Irving mentally but "very concerned" about what results will show
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 5, 2015Cavs coach David Blatt says there is no update on Kyrie Irving (knee) who had an MRI today.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) June 5, 2015David Blatt says no update on Kyrie Irving. "He is being evaluated."
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) June 5, 2015Chef Curry's Day After A Game 1 Win
Steph Curry asked about making 12 straight left corner 3s ... "You jinxed me already."
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) June 5, 2015Steph Curry on Kyrie Irving injury: "You have to go into the next 24 hours as if he is going to play and be 100 percent."
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) June 5, 2015Warriors practice was loose and playful. Except for Curry, who went through his regular rigorous routine
— Marcus Thompson (@ThompsonScribe) June 5, 2015Stephon curry shooting a little at practice https://t.co/RfgrYCIfgW
— Kurt Helin (@basketballtalk) June 5, 2015Klay Thompson Gets Back In Front Of The Media
Klay: "I've never really seen Steph get rattled. Never seen him get down on himself."
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) June 5, 2015Asked again about trade rumors w/ Kevin Love, Klay Thompson said: "I thought it was pretty cool, actually." They grew up together in Oregon.
— Rusty Simmons (@Rusty_SFChron) June 5, 2015Klay Thompson on Finals: "Everyone is hungry. Any given night, someone from our bench can make an impact. Our depth is special."
@wkyc
— Channel 3 Sports (@WKYCSports) June 5, 2015I just asked Klay if they'd attack Kyrie differently if he plays in game 2 #NBAFinals2015 @BSO pic.twitter.com/C2BVGKr2d8
— Kel Dansby (@KelDansby) June 5, 2015Steve Kerr Takes The Podium
Ws coach @SteveKerr on not trading Klay Thompson: "If you want to be good, you have to have continuity."
— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) June 5, 2015Steve Kerr's decision to make LeBron beat the Warriors by himself wasn't a rookie coach move. Opposite of Atlanta.
— John Canzano (@johncanzanobft) June 5, 2015Kerr: "The fact is, the threat of the 3 can get you open 2's. I never go into a game saying we have to shoot X amount of 3's"
— Shane Young (@YoungNBA) June 5, 2015Asked if everyone came out of Game 1 healthy, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joked that assistant coach Luke Walton has a hangover.
— Rusty Simmons (@Rusty_SFChron) June 5, 2015At Warriors practice....the coaching triumvirate of Kerr, Gentry and Adams pic.twitter.com/ZG9VKbtZjv
— Amin Elhassan (@AminESPN) June 5, 2015.@SteveKerr at the podium right now on @NBATV
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 5, 2015Steve Kerr's pregame message to his team last night pic.twitter.com/YMYQ98GhLq
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) June 5, 2015Waiting For Word On Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving has been excused by the NBA office from media availability today so his injury can be evaluated.
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) June 5, 2015Head coach Steve Kerr talking about the team relaxing due to the Kyrie Injury #NBAFinals2015 pic.twitter.com/7Hmv16z2om
— Kel Dansby (@KelDansby) June 5, 2015Kyrie Irving has been excused from media availability and is on his way to getting an MRI #PrayForKyrie #AlIinCLE
— Cavs Nation (@CavsNationNet) June 5, 2015ESPN's Dave McMenamin is reporting there is no ACL/MCL damage to #Kyrie Irving's knee.
#Cavs #ALLinCLE
— Chad Zumock (@chadzumock) June 5, 2015I had no problem with Blatt playing Kyrie 43 minutes. He looked good. Blocked Steph late in reg. Freak tweak of knee. Hope he's OK.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) June 5, 2015I'm told Kyrie just left to get his MRI.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) June 5, 2015Klay Thompson getting loose at @warriors #NBAFinals practice, live now on @NBATV! https://t.co/AdTleG42UX
— NBA (@NBA) June 5, 2015Kyrie Irving has been excused from media availability today
— Ethan J. Skolnick (@EthanJSkolnick) June 5, 2015Stay tuned for #NBAFinals Practice & Media Availability LIVE on @NBAcom, @NBATV & GameTime App at 2:30pm/et! pic.twitter.com/DQo2pYXeub
— NBA (@NBA) June 5, 2015