Steve Kerr Articles - Page 55

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, along with Rick Welts and Bob Myers, have released statements on the passing of former NBA commissioner David Stern. Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports relayed them: In a statement released by the team, Warriors coach Steve Kerr sums up the late NBA Commissioner David Stern pretty well: […]

Steve Kerr is welcoming the new year with open arms, despite a 9-26 start to the season after his Golden State Warriors fell to the San Antonio Spurs in overtime, just hours before they put an injury-mired 2019 year behind them. Amid the struggles this season, Kerr is looking at the silver lining of coaching […]

The Golden State Warriors are certainly in unfamiliar territory this year, accumulating the most losses under Steve Kerr’s wing just almost three months into the 2019-20 NBA regular season campaign, per The Athletic’s Anthony Slater. The Warriors just lost their 26th game of the season. It's already the most in the Steve Kerr era.First season: […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr pulled few punches when discussing the current state of foul calls in the league while talking with the media ahead of Tuesday’s contest versus the San Antonio Spurs. “I would like to see a slight reversal in what we’re trying to accomplish as a league,” Kerr said, per […]

Golden State Warriors point guard guard D’Angelo Russell will miss Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs because of a left shoulder contusion. Russell suffered the injury in Saturday’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks. He also is battling a virus that has affected multiple members of the team. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is unsure how […]

Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic are some of the biggest talents who have entered the NBA in recent memory. But according to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the similarities don’t end there. “Playing with a smile on your face is something realtively unique. Most players are locked in and pretty serious. I watched […]

The Golden State Warriors logged their fourth consecutive victory on Friday, as they came from behind to steal a win against the Phoenix Suns, 105-96. It was a collective effort from a banged up Dubs side, as they continued on their recent surge. Two players who have played important roles for the Warriors of late […]

It can be hard for any player who has become so used to winning to go through another losing season. This is why many believe that Draymond Green is having a terrible year as the Golden State Warriors are going through such a horrible campaign after five years of excellence. However, Steve Kerr dispels those […]

It was such a surprise to many when the Golden State Warriors took down the heavily favored Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. Fueled by a historical season from shooting guard James Harden, the Rockets have established themselves as one of the best teams in the NBA. That didn’t matter in the end though as Golden […]

All the key players from the Golden State Warriors’ five-year Finals run have been able to rest this season except for Draymond Green, whom Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls the “lone survivor.” Beyond Green, the rest of the core is either injured or has moved on from Golden State. Stephen Curry is out with […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors pulled off a Christmas miracle on Wednesday by upsetting James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets. In what has been a disastrous season for the Warriors thus far, Kerr says the Dubs’ Christmas win over the Rockets was a fun one: Warriors coach Steve Kerr on the […]

During the Golden State Warriors win over the Houston Rockets on Christmas, Eric Paschall suffered another hip contusion. The severity of the injury was downplayed by Warriors head coach Steve Kerr after the game. In fact, Kerr stated that Paschall is not expected to miss significant time, according to Nick Friedell of ESPN. Eric Paschall suffered […]

After the Golden State Warriors managed to defeat the Houston Rockets on their Christmas Day showdown, Steve Kerr shared some insight into how James Harden’s impact changes the way teams have to game-plan on defense. “James (Harden) has basically forced the whole league to reconsider how to defend him, in particular, but how to just […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is still learning the nuances of what it takes to be the man at the helm of an NBA team, slowly becoming more detail-oriented with a young and inexperienced team that needs more practice than sheer repetition. Kerr has been fortunate to land with a star-studded roster upon […]

The NBA recently sent a proposal of changes that could potentially take effect in the 2021-22 season. One of the proposed amendments is a reseeding of the four Conference Finalists based on their regular season records. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke about the proposals and completely welcomed the idea of possibly having […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has had a change of heart regarding eligibility expectations for prep players hoping to enter the NBA. Kerr admitted that he used to believe that prospects should have at least two years of collegiate experience before entering the NBA so that they could get “more seasoning.” However, he […]

Although Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney is up and ready to play after his bout with several injuries, Steve Kerr opted to sit him out in their loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. According to the head coach, Looney — whom he called a foundational piece — is still “struggling to get his […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was a bit surprised to see how long it took Carmelo Anthony to find his way back in the league after his short-lived tenure with the Houston Rockets mired him off the NBA hardwood for more than a full year. “Yeah, a little bit,” said Kerr. “He’s been […]

Kevon Looney’s return to the Golden State Warriors after an early-season injury has been a struggle, as the full-motor big man has had difficulty fitting in with a frontcourt that has gotten plenty of run in the first few games of the 2019-20 season. Head coach Steve Kerr admitted as much when asked about Looney’s […]

The Golden State Warriors have been nothing short of disappointing this 2019-20 season, but that does not mean there is nothing to gleam from the dismal march towards a top-five pick in May. Head coach Steve Kerr on Tuesday expressed his desire to keep several younger players on the roster for next season. Kerr named […]

Steve Kerr has mysteriously turned into a standout NBA coach with relatively little experience. While some expected the longtime NBA journeyman to borrow a few tricks from former coach Phil Jackson, he’s learned most of his bearings from San Antonio Spurs’ Gregg Popovich, who inculcated a lesson he learned when first coaching Kawhi Leonard that […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped their fourth consecutive game as they got demolished at home by the Sacramento Kings, 100-79, at Chase Center on Sunday. The Dubs fell behind early and never recovered, as Willie Cauley-Stein (14 points), Damion Lee (13), and Alec Burks (11) were the only ones to finish in double figures scoring. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says All-Star power forward Draymond Green has been “unbelievable” with mentoring his young teammates this season. The Warriors are 5-22 on the season. They have the worst record in the NBA. This season in Golden State is going to be about developing youngsters Eric Paschall, Jordan Poole and […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell’s name is once again in trade rumors and head coach Steve Kerr knows it can be tough. Because the Warriors have the worst record in the NBA, Russell is going to be talked about behind the scenes by executives. He signed a four-year, $117 million contract with the […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green won’t play against the Utah Jazz on Friday since he played 40 minutes on Wednesday in the Warriors’ overtime loss to the New York Knicks. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says Green has earned rest days after playing in five straight Finals: Steve Kerr reasoned that Draymond Green earned the right to have […]

The Golden State Warriors will hold out rookie Eric Paschall for Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz due to a hip injury, though head coach Steve Kerr says he’s not concerned for the long-term effects of this injury, according to Logan Murdock of NBC Sports Bay Area. Paschall is coming off the two worst games […]

D’Angelo Russell has dealt with a slew of trade rumors ever since he agreed to sign with the Golden State Warriors, with most seeing him as potential trade deadline bait as a player that doesn’t lend to their style of play. Head coach Steve Kerr explained how his star has handled the hoopla surrounding him […]

Steve Kerr has experienced a completely different side of coaching at the NBA level after what most franchises view as a pipe dream. Five years in and five runs to the NBA Finals later, the Golden State Warriors head coach reflected on the historic run, noting his players were clearly “wiped out” from playing such […]

The New York Knicks are headed to another disappointing season. This is after an offseason filled with decent free-agent acquisitions, trades, and the improvement of their young guns. However, amid all the jokes made around the organization, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted that he wants the franchise to do well. The Knicks, […]

For the first time in his coaching career, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is getting buried by regular-season losses. Amid all the defeats he has to endure, their home game against the Charlotte Hornets was the most ‘frustrating’ one. In an interview with Wes Goldberg of The Mercury News, their 87-93 loss in […]

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 […]