Will Barton’s demeanor perked up, and he repeated himself several times over.
As he was walking off the Nuggets’ practice court, the veteran had every reason to emphasize his excitement ahead of Saturday’s Game 1 vs. Golden State.
“Very excited, very excited,” Barton said following Thursday’s practice. “Just can’t get more closer to Saturday. Can’t get closer, man, I’m just ready.”
The last few playoffs have been torturous for Barton. During the 2018-19 campaign, Barton’s season was derailed by core surgery. When he returned, he felt like he was playing catchup. Barton wasn’t quite right entering the postseason, and he got benched midway through the San Antonio series.