June 1 (Reuters) - The Golden State Warriors were given a welcome boost on Monday when their All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson returned to team practice five days after suffering a concussion.
Though Thompson still needs medical clearance to play in the best-of-seven NBA Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers starting on Thursday, he is now just one step away from being given the green light.
"I expect to be (cleared)," Thompson, 25, told reporters after taking a full part in practice with his team mates in Oakland, California. "I feel like I'm well on my way there.