Steve Kerr Articles - Page 21

During preseason, coaches tend to focus on assessing the players they have on the roster and evaluating which members of the current roster are deserving of minutes. But that doesn’t mean that teams can’t have fun during this time. In fact, during preseason’s more exhibition-style nature, it is the perfect time for NBA teams to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has missed the entirety of the Dubs’ preseason run after suffering an ankle injury in a pickup game a week before training camp commenced. While the Warriors are merely erring on the side of caution due to how important of a player Green is for the team, there may […]

Some NBA teams use the final game of the preseason as a dress rehearsal for the 82-game grind. The Golden State Warriors are taking a much different approach to Friday’s exhibition finale against the San Antonio Spurs, planning to empty their bench early with next week’s regular-season opener just around the corner. The surest evidence […]

On Friday, former Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons. Iguodala played an integral role in the Warriors’ four championships during his tenure there, and now, his former head coach Steve Kerr is speaking out on just how important he was to Golden State’s dynastic success. Kerr […]

As Andre Iguodala calls it a career, his Golden State Warriors family are celebrating his retirement. Both coach Steve Kerr and owner Joe Lacob have congratulated Iguodala as he leaves the NBA. Kerr said, “Congratulations to Andre on concluding a spectacular Hall of Fame career. He was one of the most unique players I have […]

The Golden State Warriors got knocked out of the playoffs last season by a Lakers team that few saw coming, until their midseason acquisition of forward Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards and the improved play of Austin Reaves, of course. The emergence of Reaves and Hachimura gave the Lakers a size advantage at multiple […]

The foundation of the Golden State Warriors remains to be one person and he goes by the name of Stephen Curry. It is one thing to have a team revolve its schematics on a player’s strengths. But, for a whole league with a talent unlike any other and the rest of the world to follow […]

Despite vanquishing the Sacramento Kings in the NBA playoffs, the Golden State Warriors did not meet their lofty standards last season. Their struggles away from home were reported ad nauseam, chemistry was questioned and their defense was inconsistent. Maybe worst of all, though, the team just became too one-dimensional. The over reliance on Steph Curry […]

There’s little doubt left that Jonathan Kuminga has leveled up as the regular season fast approaches. He’s been the Golden State Warriors’ best player in both of their exhibition games so far, putting his mouth-watering blend of positional size, explosive athleticism and burgeoning skill on frequent display. Kuminga followed an impressive preseason debut with an […]

The Golden State Warriors will go into the 2022-2023 season with high expectations and a lot of question marks along their wing and front-court positions. The Warriors’ 2023 NBA Draft netted them an unsung college basketball hero in Trayce Jackson-Davis, a versatile, stat sheet-stuffing forward with a smooth game who played for the Indiana Hoosiers […]

The Golden State Warriors will always rely most on the long-ball as long as Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are wearing blue and gold. But they sacrificed the rim for the arc more than ever last season, the Dubs’ 26.9% share of attempts at the rim and 44.7% rate of three-point tries ranking at the […]

Moses Moody fell out of the Golden State Warriors’ rotation less than three weeks into 2022-23, spending the majority of the ensuing regular season stuck on the bench—especially when the Dubs were healthy. But that didn’t stop him from grasping hold of a regular spot in the lineup during Golden State’s playoff run, Steve Kerr […]

The Golden State Warriors are masters at adapting to the changing landscape of the NBA. Just when fans are ready to discount them and slap an expiration date on their dynasty, the organization pulls something new out of its bag of tricks. Andrew Wiggins is no longer an ideal fit on the Minnesota Timberwolves? No […]

Chris Paul played his first game for the Golden State Warriors in a preseason showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday. Sure enough, Steve Kerr loved what he saw from his new point guard. Speaking to reporters after the game, Kerr shared some high praises for CP3, who finished the contest with six points, […]

The Golden State Warriors are known for their impeccable ball movement as much as their shooting. A product of Mark Jackson laying the ground work and Steve Kerr completing the master plan for the Warriors’ offense, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and company whip the rock around the perimeter with as much precision as any team […]

The Golden State Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr dropped a truth bomb recently on what caused the team’s second round exit last season. Golden State lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in a series that revealed the fragmented nature of the team once and for all. Draymond Green’s punch of Jordan Poole prior to the season […]

The Golden State Warriors pulled off one of the biggest moves of the offseason acquiring future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul in a trade with the Washington Wizards. Although they lost Jordan Poole as part of that trade, the Warriors are hoping Paul can improve their title chances this season. It’s going to […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr coached Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers with Team USA. Kerr got to know Reaves well during their time together and he recently shared his thoughts on the Lakers guard, per Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell. “Steve Kerr said he loved coaching Austin Reaves with @usabasketball, saying […]

It may have been many months ago, but you better believe the Golden State Warriors haven’t forgotten about the Los Angeles Lakers dominating them in the 2022 Western Conference Semifinals. LA beat the Dubs in six games,  including a big 122-101 win in the series-clincher. Speaking at training camp Friday, head coach Steve Kerr reflected […]

The NBA is a league where talent wins championships. A coach’s effect on the roster is often overlooked, but some coaches make that impossible. The following list is a compilation of the greatest winners, motivators, and basketball minds in the history of the NBA. Let’s look at the top 10 greatest NBA coaches of all […]

The Golden State Warriors feature plenty of veteran leadership on the roster. Draymond Green has been a vocal leader for Golden State over the years, while Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are also well-respected. Kevon Looney could also become a leader of sorts for the Warriors though. Head coach Steve Kerr explained Looney’s role during […]

Steve Kerr, ever since becoming the Golden State Warriors’ head coach in 2014, has made it a point to run a motion-based offense that could maximize the gravity of star player Stephen Curry. But it’s not like Kerr is fixed in his ways. As one of the best coaches of his time, Kerr is not […]

The Golden State Warriors are doing everything they can to keep the dynasty alive. A big part of that survival plan revolves around the addition of Chris Paul. Though, accommodating the future Hall of Famer requires head coach Steve Kerr to get creative with his lineup. One key player is apparently headed for a position […]

All offseason long, there have been questions about what the Golden State Warriors will do with their starting lineup now that future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul is with the team and could potentially come off the bench. Since Draymond Green is currently injured with an ankle sprain, there seems to be a […]

Kevon Looney has spent his entire eight-year career with the Golden State Warriors. He’s been a rookie G-Leaguer, deep bench player, part-time starter and indispensable cog en route to winning two championships in Golden State, becoming one of the most beloved and respected role players in recent NBA history. Looney’s well-traveled path to Warriors lore […]

The Golden State Warriors have had an interesting offseason when it comes to the talent that they have brought in to fill out the roster. While they were able to ship Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards after his troubled season with the team, they brought in Chris Paul (as part of the Poole trade) […]

The Golden State Warriors have an abundance of All-NBA talent for the NBA season. But, the main conundrum in front of Steve Kerr is where he places Chris Paul among the other playmakers in the team. Currently, there still has not been a decision about whether or not he gets placed as a starter with […]

No matter if you win a championship or bring your team to the NBA Finals, your job is never safe as a coach in the NBA. What does this mean for Steve Kerr and his future with the Golden State Warriors? As the Warriors prepare for training camp and the 2023-24 season, Kerr is entering […]

The Golden State Warriors may be closing in on making a decision on signing Dwight Howard. The free agent center reportedly just completed a two-day interview process with the Warriors, sources told Jason Dumas of KRON4. Golden State’s veterans including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green have reportedly signed off on the team bringing in the future […]

Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard sent to an interesting “voicemail” to former Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James about his availability for the 2024 Olympics. In a video posted on TikTok, Howard and his friend look at a photo of the “Redeem Team,” the iconic USA squad—starring Howard and James, among […]

After being eliminated from the FIBA World Cup and suffering three losses to Lithuania, Germany, and Canada, Team USA basketball needs to look in the mirror and figure some things out heading into the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. While there’s reason for optimism moving forward (hello, LeBron!), it’s important for Team USA to figure […]

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr expressed concern about the difficulties stemming from the fleeting nature of national team obligations in significant tournaments during a somber assessment of the Americans’ showing in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The overtime loss to Canada (127-118) in the bronze-medal game was met with empathy from Kerr toward […]

Germany upset Team USA 113-111 Friday, ensuring that the Americans can’t win a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It marks the second straight World Cup in which Team USA won’t even win the silver medal. While the Americans were the clear favorites at the start of the tournament, Team USA coach Steve […]

The Golden State Warriors will be led by Splash Brothers Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry again in 2023-2024. Steve Kerr’s Warriors are one of the top shooting teams in the NBA and show little sign of slowing, even with Jordan Poole now in Washington. Curry and his wife Ayesha have been busy this offseason pledging […]

Team USA is heading to the FIBA World Cup semifinals versus Germany. Team USA beat Italy in the quarterfinals 100-63 while Germany defeated Latvia in the quarterfinals 81-79. In the quarterfinal win, Mikal Bridges led the team with 24 points and seven rebounds. Ahead of their semifinal matchup, coach Steve Kerr is getting his guys […]

On every given night, every member of the Team USA squad competing for the gold medal in the 2023 FIBA World Cup can go off. But among the 12 players on the roster, no one has attracted higher expectations upon himself than Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Many believe that Edwards is the team’s undisputed […]

Team USA has been the favorites to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup ever since the event began at the end of August. Following their shocking loss to Lithuania on Sunday, the Americans bounced back in a big way while facing elimination in the knockout stage, defeating Italy 100-63. This was a statement victory for […]

Team USA received a wake-up call on Sunday morning when Lithuania (figuratively) punched them in their collective mouths en route to a 110-104 victory to hand the international powerhouse its first loss of the 2023 FIBA World Cup — the only one they could afford if they were to win the entire competition. The Lithuanians, […]

It was never going to be an easy FIBA World Cup run for Team USA. The team was just formed weeks before the tournament and it showed against a ruthless Lithuania team led by Jonas Valanciunas. Hero ball reigned supreme in the last minutes of the game as the Red, White, and Blue tried to […]