2017 NBA Finals: Power ranking every player on the Warriors and Cavs

Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 25, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland defeats Golden State 109-108. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
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May 22, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Shaun Livingston (34) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) during the first half in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Shaun Livingston (34) shoots the ball over San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills (8) during the first half in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

12. Shaun Livingston

Much like many other players at this point on the list, Shaun Livingston is more of luxury than anything. He won’t be logging big minutes, unless injury occurs, in the NBA Finals, but he could provide some much-needed bench scoring for the Warriors.

He makes for a difficult cover on the defensive end, with his 6-foot-7 frame, and has the experience you want in a backup point guard.

Livingston won’t be asked to do much in this series, but he might end up being a valuable option off the bench for the Dubs. And, with Curry’s health history, it’s always good to have insurance in your backcourt. That’s what he provides the most.