Steve Kerr 'Hopeful' Andre Iguodala Returns from Leg Injury vs. Cavs in Game 3

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Tuesday that he is "hopeful" forward Andre Iguodala will be able to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday.

According to Marc J. Spears of ESPN's The Undefeated, Iguodala is listed as questionable with a leg injury.

Iggy missed the final four games of the Western Conference Finals against the Houston Rockets and the first two games of the NBA Finals vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Golden State has a 2-0 series lead over Cleveland despite Iguodala's absence, due largely to the play of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant.

Iguodala suffered the injury after bumping knees with Rockets guard James Harden in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals. He was later diagnosed with a left lateral leg contusion.

ESPN's Chris Haynes reported Monday that Iguodala had been pain-free for a few days and that he planned to return during the NBA Finals.

In 13 games this postseason, the 34-year-old veteran is averaging 7.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game.

He averaged 6.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists during the regular season.

Although the one-time All-Star's role has lessened in recent years, he won the NBA Finals MVP award in 2015, and his playoff experience is invaluable at this juncture of the postseason.

Center JaVale McGee started in place of Iguodala in Game 2 of the NBA Finals with Kevon Looney playing 11 minutes off the bench, and a similar arrangement is likely for Game 3 if Iguodala is once again unable to suit up.