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The NBA has implemented a new policy to address the concern from last season regarding teams opting to rest their stars in controversial fashion, and Steve Kerr is the first to take a shot at the ruling — albeit sarcastically.
Kerr's sentiment stems from the unfortunate development in Kevin Durant's injured ankle, which the Golden State Warriors coach says got aggravated in their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, hence, his utmost regret.
Via ESPN's Baxter Holmes:
“I thought he was fine. We thought he was fine, but then he got sore afterwards [Wednesday].”
“I'm sure the league is happy with us because we played him on their ‘marquee' game with [Russell Westbrook] and all that stuff, but he came out sore the next day, so we shouldn't have played him.”
Fans got treated to a highly-emotional night that shone its spotlight on former-buddies-turned-foes Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. Despite the lopsided score, the game wasn't short of heated moments. It's safe to say that the league, its viewers, and TV partners got their money's worth, to say the least.
As a result, though, the Warriors were forced to go up against the Chicago Bulls last night sans the 2017 Finals MVP. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Jordan Bell, however, made sure that Durant won't be missed as they combined to annihilate their timid opponents, 143-94.
Furthermore, it's looking very likely that the Warriors will be facing the New Orleans Pelicans without Durant, who's considered doubtful for Saturday night's tilt.
Kevin Durant's potential absence may just be a tiny blip on the radar for the Warriors as Steve Kerr notes that his star player's injury isn't all that grave.
“Now we've got to be careful. I don't think it's anything serious, but we've got to make sure he's right, so I would say he's doubtful.”
