Nobody’s fool: How JaVale McGee became essential to the NBA’s best team

JaVale McGee has made a major impact off the bench for the Warriors against Portland. PORTLAND — After the Golden State Warriors' optional practice here on Sunday morning, assistant coach Mike Brown took a seat in the locker room next to Kevin Durant to chat and watch some game film. It had been a long weekend, with Brown moving up to the head of the Warriors' bench due to coach Steve Kerr's absence, and Durant missing his second straight playoff game with a calf injury.