Warriors’ to-do list before NBA Finals begin in eight days

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The Warriors secured more than a berth in their third straight NBA Finals when they finished off their sweep of San Antonio this week. They afforded themselves an exceptional amount of time to rest and prepare, a rare luxury during the grind of the league calendar.

Regardless of how long the Eastern Conference finals last, Game 1 of the NBA Finals is June 1. The Warriors’ nine-day break between games is tied for the third longest in postseason history, matching the 2001 Lakers’ layoff before facing Philadelphia in the 2001 NBA Finals.

In the meantime, Golden State will cross items off its to-do list. Here is a rundown of some things it could stand to accomplish before facing…