Steve Kerr Articles - Page 55

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was keenly aware that they were not going to be contenders this season before it even started. This was way before the Stephen Curry injury, which several tagged as the main culprit for the Dubs’ huge drop. In an interview with Wes Goldberg of The Mercury News, Kerr […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant expressed concern at the proximity of cameras in NBA arenas, something that makes the game so intimate but so dangerous at the same time. Morant returned Monday from back spasms that he suffered two weeks ago after a collision with a cameraman along the baseline, something he admitted has […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has hinted that he’ll bulk up the minutes of Draymond Green and D’Angelo Russell moving forward D’Angelo Russell and Draymond Green were held in the high 20s, minutes wise, at end of road trip. Steve Kerr said both can get an uptick in minutes starting tonight. — Anthony Slater […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Bird celebrated his 63rd birthday on Saturday, and there was no shortage of tributes given in honor of the three-time NBA champion. One such icon who also sent praises towards Bird’s direction is none other than Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. The three-time champion shot-caller described how he […]

After dominating the past five seasons, the Golden State Warriors now find themselves near the bottom of the league standings. Despite the pile-up of losses with more expected to come throughout the season, head coach Steve Kerr admitted that he is enjoying developing the Warriors young players, per Shaun Powell of NBA.com. Likewise, Kerr also […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr nearly chose the New York Knicks when then president Phil Jackson, his former coach with the Chicago Bulls, offered the vacant position to him in 2014. At the last second, however, Kerr fortuitously decided on the Warriors — making the right decision that would lead to three NBA […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is on his way to missing the playoffs for the first time as coach of the Dubs. However, despite having the worst record in the NBA, Kerr says he’s really enjoying this season because he’s coaching a bunch of guys he can relate to. “I’m enjoying coaching the young […]

Draymond Green and Steve Kerr have come a long way. From barking at each other back and forth on the bench and having an enthused argument in the visitor’s locker room to being in the same room for Green’s jersey retirement at Michigan State. The Golden State Warriors head coach admits he’s learned to bond […]

One of the many sweeping changes that the NBA could be looking to bring about to its regular season at some point over the next few seasons is the idea of a mid-season tournament. Just what would be at stake in said tournament remains up in the air, but Golden State Warriors head coach Steve […]

Fans like to watch good teams and exciting players — it’s as simple of that. With the NBA’s ratings reportedly down for this season, it’s easy to blame the fall of the Golden State Warriors — unquestionably the best and arguably most exciting team in the league for the past few seasons. After winning three […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors take on the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, the 19th straight game the Dubs will play without superstar point guard Stephen Curry, who is out with a broken hand. Kerr and the Warriors are used to being without Curry since he was hurt in the fourth game of the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr envisions Draymond Green getting his No. 23 jersey retired by the Dubs one day. Michigan State will retire Green’s jersey at halftime on Tuesday. Kerr will be in attendance and the 54-year-old believes Green will have a similar ceremony at The Chase Center down the road. “We’re probably […]

Despite the Golden State Warriors having to endure their worst start to a season in recent history, head coach Steve Kerr is still able to see the silver lining in what has been nothing less than a disaster for his team thus far. According to the three-time champion coach, this trying season has turned into […]

Draymond Green is head over heels as his No. 23 jersey is slated to be retired on Tuesday at Michigan State University. The Golden State Warriors star, however, didn’t expect head coach Steve Kerr to attend the ceremony in the midst of a busy NBA regular season. Kerr explained why he’s going to be in attendance: […]

The already-struggling Golden State Warriors will be without All-Star power forward Draymond Green as they face the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. The second game of a back-to-back, the Atlanta-Golden State matchup will pit the two worst records (4-16 and 4-17) against each other. However, according to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, Green will be unavailable […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not satisfied with “looking on the bright side,” so to speak. Although Kerr has tried to suggest that he is proud of his team and praised some of the young guys for their growth as the Warriors continue to play with a depleted roster, he is also […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is on his way to missing the playoffs for the first time as coach of the Dubs. However, despite having the worst record in the NBA this season entering Friday, Kerr says he’s “really enjoying this season.” Steve Kerr: “I’m actually really enjoying this season. That may sound […]

The frustration continues to mount for the entire Golden State Warriors team, as their season continues on a seemingly uncontrollable downward spiral. So much so, that head coach Steve Kerr sustained a hand injury on the bench when he broke a clipboard out of sheer frustration. Steve Kerr broke a clipboard tonight — the first […]

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Mike Brown says “there’s zero chance” head coach Steve Kerr will be fired. The Warriors, after going to the NBA Finals five straight seasons, have the worst record in the NBA right now. The Dubs are well on their way to missing the playoffs this season, as Stephen Curry is […]

The Golden State Warriors have been ravaged by injuries through the early part of the 2019-20 NBA season, seeing their dynasty extension halt in its tracks due to ailments afflicting Klay Thompson, Stephen Curry, and D’Angelo Russell, among others. Head coach Steve Kerr had some fun at his team’s expense by calling the remaining healthy […]

Following a discouraging loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, there isn’t much going right for the 3-15 Golden State Warriors, but Glenn Robinson III has made the most of an otherwise tough-to-swallow season with the help of coach Steve Kerr. The Warriors have gone from being among the NBA’s best to the worst team in […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had no problem calling out Danilo Gallinari for his flopping antics following a 100-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony Slater of The Athletic asked Kerr about rookie Eric Paschall’s three offensive fouls, all of which were drawn by Gallinari: “Gallinari is a tough guy to face […]

The injury bug continues to torment the Golden State Warriors this season as Draymond Green will continue to be out of commission against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday due to soreness on his heel. Green — who is averaging 8.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals this season — will miss his […]

With the Steph Curry, the face of their franchise, and D’Angelo Russell, their biggest off-season addition, both sidelined with injuries, the Golden State Warriors have turned to undrafted rookie Ky Bowman. The 22-year-old point guard has made quite the impression on head coach Steve Kerr, but the two-way deal the team signed him to may […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes basketball players who grew up playing soccer “are better passers.” Kerr says he would make American youth basketball players play soccer to help them understand how to pass and move within a team setting. “If I was the czar of American basketball, I would make every player […]

The Golden State Warriors have finally received a bit of good news with regards to the imminent return of big man Kevon Looney. Dubs head coach Steve Kerr himself provided the update, saying that he is hopeful to see the 23-year-old back in action on Monday, as the Warriors take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]

It’s common knowledge to every NBA fan at this point that the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic is a one-in-a-generation talent that can turn games around without so much as batting an eyelash. Even Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is not reluctant to give high praise to the Mavs point forward. In fact, he […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has no plans of reviewing the tape of their 48-point loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Instead, Kerr and Co. will move on and prepare for their game against the Utah Jazz on Friday. Steve Kerr after the 48-point loss: “Flush it down the toilet. We’re not going to […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic has put the NBA on notice during his second season in the league. After claiming the league’s Rookie of the Year honors in 2018-19, the Mavs rising star has firmly entrenched himself as one of the premier players in the world during 2019-20. In fact, even Golden State Warriors […]

The praise of Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant continues, this time from Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr says Morant has a little Allen Iverson in him. Steve Kerr says Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has “a little Iverson in him” with his explosiveness and speed. — Logan Murdock (@loganmmurdock) November 19, […]

Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney is progressing with a nerve condition, which has sidelined him for all but one game during the 2019-20 season. Head coach Steve Kerr, however, said Looney could be back as early as Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Steve Kerr said he “wouldn’t rule out” Kevon Looney returning […]

Golden State Warriors rookie forward Eric Paschall put up yet another 30-point effort in Sunday’s loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The 23-year-old scored early and often after getting the start as head coach Steve Kerr shifted Draymond Green to the point guard slot, making one thing clear for the helmsman. “Where we are right […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thought they played their “best defensive game” of the season so far against the Boston Celtics last night. The three-time champion coach expressed his dismay that they didn’t come out with the victory on Friday night, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Steve Kerr: "We played our best […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr had a good look of the Boston Celtics’ core in the offseason, when he served as a deputy under head coach Gregg Popovich for Team USA in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The 12-man team was bolstered by four Celtics players; Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has seen enough of Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James to make bold claims about James’ basketball skills and freakish athleticism. Despite being in year 17 of his career and having so many miles on his body, James is still dominating the game and looks like […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in an unprecedented fall from grace, going from title runner-up to the worst team in the league. At 2-10, the Warriors hold not only the worst record in the NBA, but also the worst defense — far from the top-notch defensive team they had been for the better part […]

LOS ANGELES – Following the devastating knee injury to DeMarcus Cousins before the 2019-20 NBA season got underway, the Los Angeles Lakers were put in a tough position. The team had to replace Cousins and only had limited options, but fortunately, Dwight Howard was there for the taking and willing to accept a lesser role […]

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a 2-10 start to the season, a record completely opposite to the recent basketball excellence they’ve displayed over the past half-decade. Amid a slew of injuries and many young and inexperienced players, head coach Steve Kerr notes his team must not allow outside narratives to seep in. […]

It wasn’t long ago when the Golden State Warriors were dominating the league, terrorizing opponents on a nightly basis as they made their way to three NBA championships and five straight appearances in the NBA Finals. However, this season is way, way different. The Warriors are dead last in the Western Conference with a 2-9 […]