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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is the latest personality to heap praise on legendary NCAA coach Lute Olson, who passed away on Thursday. Kerr, who himself played under Olson with the Arizona Wildcats, reflected on his time under the tutelage of the Hall of Fame coach via Twitter: It’s hard to put into […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr took more than just a jab at President Donald Trump on Thursday, reading between the lines and deciphering why he and his regime are so hellbent in defunding the U.S. Postal Service. CNN correspondent Abby D. Phillip heard the words right out of Trump’s mouth, as he made another […]

Much has been made about how the great Michael Jordan would have fared in today’s game. Golden State Warriors head coach and a former teammate of MJ himself, Steve Kerr, has recently weighed in on the debate, and according to him, the GOAT would have dominated in today’s NBA. Speaking on a recent appearance on […]

ESPN’s special documentary on the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, “The Last Dance,” became a huge hit among basketball fans around the world. The 10-part series about Chicago’s final journey to their sixth NBA title especially put the spotlight on Michael Jordan and included a ton of interviews from the likes of Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, […]

One of the things that makes Steve Kerr such a great coach is his ability to own up to his mistakes. This is exactly what the Golden State Warriors head coach did when he admitted how embarrassed his is with how he handled an earlier question about the current relationship between China and the NBA. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was asked a question about Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Rather than answering the question straight up, Kerr decided to dodge it to avoid controversy. Kerr joined The Bill Simmons Podcast on Wednesday where they talked about everything and anything about basketball. But when Simmons dropped a question […]

The Golden State Warriors struggled through a brutal 2019-20 season after five straight trips to the NBA Finals, finishing with the worst record in the league and failing to make the restart in Orlando. During a podcast with Bill Simmons, Warriors coach Steve Kerr said that, initially, the team wasn’t all that disappointed about missing out.  […]

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau coached Golden State Warriors small forward Andrew Wiggins on the Minnesota Timberwolves, so Warriors head coach Steve Kerr connected with Thibodeau to get a better understanding of what Wiggins is like after the Dubs acquired the former No. 1 overall pick at the 2020 trade deadline. In an […]

Steve Kerr might not be taking part in the NBA bubble, but the Golden State Warriors head coach hasn’t shied away from being a major voice against racial injustice. In light of the New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers kneeling during the national anthem, the Warriors coach took to […]

Outspoken Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr once again vented his ire on Twitter, this time against those who oppose wearing face masks in public. The three-time NBA champion tactician tackled the sensitive issue of “mask debating” after several groups claim the medical equipment as restricting and unnecessary. While the rest of the world […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been on the wrong end of some harsh criticism for his silence with regards to the latest controversy between the NBA and China. It was recently revealed through an ESPN investigation that several American coaches have raised concerns about how their Chinese counterparts have been abusing participants of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wishes he backed up Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey more during the China controversy at the beginning of the 2019-20 season, which dominated headlines. Morey voiced support on Twitter for pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. As a result, the NBA’s relationship with China took a big hit: […]

Former Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs point guard Steve Kerr has opened up about a contentious remark made by the great Phil Jackson more than two decades ago about the asterisk on the Spurs’ 1999 championship. The 1998-99 campaign was a lockout season that did not start until February. As a result, teams were […]

There is no doubt that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter on the planet. He single-handedly revolutionized how the game is played. But according to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, it wasn’t necessarily his playstyle which made him a “franchise-changer.” Kerr appeared in 95.7 The Game where he shared his thoughts on his […]

Multiple NBA coaches paid tribute to civil rights leader and former U.S. Representative John Lewis after Lewis passed away on Friday night following a bout with pancreatic cancer. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers noted some of the rights Lewis fought for are still under siege today. Via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago: […]

The moment two-time MVP Stephen Curry broke his wrist on Oct. 31, the Golden State Warriors’ attempt at a sixth-straight NBA Finals appearance came to a screeching halt (the team was 1-3 at the time). But head coach Steve Kerr thinks the Dubs’ hopes of contending in 2019-20 might have been dashed earlier than that. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admits superstar point guard Stephen Curry changed his understanding of “what was a good shot and what was not.” Curry is the best shooter in NBA history, and he often takes and makes shots that would usually be deemed “bad shots” for other players. When Kerr joined the […]

Former Golden State Warriors forward Omri Casspi recently had none other than five-time NBA champion coach Steve Kerr as a guest on his podcast, and one of the most memorable moments of the whole interview was when Casspi shared a story that perfectly exhibited Kerr’s compassion towards others. Casspi started by narrating how he once […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has been one of the most outspoken personalities in the NBA in the midst of the nationwide fight against systemic racism. Kerr recently opened up about how it all started for him in terms of using his position as a platform to voice his opinion on political issues: […]

Hollywood actor Bill Murray was a recent guest on Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s “Flying Coach” podcast with Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll. As it turns out, Kerr was a bit starstruck by Murray, with the Dubs coach feeling the nerves prior to the interview. Kerr shared his experience on a recent appearance […]

Despite their inability to win an NBA title, the Phoenix Suns remain one of the most popular and recognizable basketball teams in the world. The team has employed an exciting style for years and have employed a lot of memorable players form multiple generations. Former MVPs Steve Nash and Charles Barkley are usually the first […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has given the proposed Chicago “bubble” for the eight teams excluded from the Orlando restart an original nickname. “I call it the ‘JV Bubble,’” Kerr joked on the most recent episode of “Flying Coach”, the podcast for The Ringer that he co-hosts with Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is ready to abide by whatever decision the league comes to for the eight NBA teams left out of the bubble at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The three-time NBA champion tactician was quite vocal about his desire to have a mini-training camp — and not some sort […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has provided a rather rousing statement with regards to the current socio-political situation in the nation. According to the three-time champion coach, the advent of social media has played a significant role in how the United States has been polarized in the midst of all the social controversies […]

The 2020-21 NBA season is still far from materializing, but Steve Kerr already has a plan in mind when it comes to his Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. The two-time MVP will be 32 by the time the new season starts and will need some tactful planning if he is to absorb the long […]

Shooters are a valuable asset for any team. They space the floor and keep their teams in a winning position. Here, we take a look at the best shooters in NBA history, ranking shooters from 20 to one. In an attempt to do so without bias, we’re going to base our best shooters in NBA […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr once again expressed his disdain towards United States President Donald Trump’s public views on Twitter. Following the POTUS’ spirited speech at the Tulsa Rally in Oklahoma on Sunday, Kerr unleashed an unfiltered tirade directed at Trump’s priorities throughout these trying times. There were so many directions he could […]

For Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the chaotic 2019-20 season that saw the Dubs claim the worst record in the league and miss the NBA’s bubble restart has its benefits — particularly for Draymond Green. With this season being a lost campaign, the Warriors were able to cut back on Green’s playing time […]

Klay Thompson generally seems like an extremely chill fellow who cruises through his accomplished life with a relaxed, positive attitude. Whether he’s winning titles, messing around in China, hanging with his bulldog Rocco, the Golden State Warriors sharpshooter doesn’t project a ton of dissatisfaction or displeasure with his circumstances. Even despite the devastating torn ACL […]

During an interview with KNBR’s Tolbert, Kreuger & Brooks on Friday, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he drove from San Diego to watch Klay Thompson work out in Orange County on Thursday. According to Kerr, Thompson “looked great,” via Marcus White of NBC Sports Bay Area. He continued, “It was great to […]

The use of cell phones is as ingrained in the NBA world as it is for modern Americans at any other workplace. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has seen it countless times, taking away from his players’ focus and disrupting the sanctity of practice time and actual games. Luckily, the Warriors coach has […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has shared his two cents worth on the ongoing debate pertaining to the restart of the season and the faction of players who have emerged to be against the notion. Kerr laid out the premise of the situation, and one of the most important things he pointed out […]

Given the pandemic and economic issues hounding the US and the world right now, NBA champion coach Steve Kerr is not surprised that the MLB and the MLB Players Association remain at a standstill in their negotiations. On 95.7 The Game, Kerr shared his thoughts on the on-going salary talks between the baseball league and […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shrugged off notions that the eventual 2020 NBA champions will have an asterisk next to their names. Although the Dubs are not among the 22 teams who will return to action in Disney World in Orlando this July, Kerr claimed that pundits should not discredit whoever wins it […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been holding video conference calls throughout their offseason with guest stars from around the sports world, including Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. The three-time champion NBA coach delivered an inspirational message for the Eagles, and the speech unsurprisingly featured his best player on the Dubs, Stephen Curry. Eagles safety […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes his superstars Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will be ready to go for the upcoming mini training camps this summer. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Kerr bared his belief that the entire Warriors roster wouldn’t miss the opportunity to shake off the cobwebs from […]

To say that head coach Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors had a disastrous 2019-20 NBA campaign would be an understatement. The once untouchable franchise had the worst record in the league (15-50) and was understandably one of the eight teams whose season was cut short. They will not be among the 22 teams […]

NFL free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will likely not be remembered for leading the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance in 2012-13. Instead, he legacy will live on because of his civil disobedience and social justice activism, kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness for police brutality in the Black community. Golden […]

Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors will not be one of the 22 NBA teams returning to play this season following the league’s coronavirus-forced hiatus. While the Warriors and seven other franchises are eliminated from competition, the next issue raised is how to keep their players active as they look at a nine-month layover […]