Steve Kerr Articles - Page 47

One of the biggest problems for the Golden State Warriors entering the 2020-2021 season is health. As the team’s training camp began earlier this week, the Warriors seemed to have bumped into another hurdle as it’s been reported that their lottery pick in this year’s NBA Draft James Wiseman tested positive of COVID-19 and is […]

Steve Kerr isn’t letting a pandemic mess up his humor. After the recent mandate released by the NBA to relax the rules on coaching attires for the upcoming season, the Golden State Warriors coach seemed to take the news lightly and splashed a few jokes regarding the new dress code. According to the NBA, jackets […]

During his media session with reporters on Tuesday, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr talked about playing games this season with zero fans in attendance. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, every team except the Utah Jazz won’t have fans at games in 2020-21. The Jazz will have a limited number of fans at […]

After being on top of the NBA for so long, Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors haven’t had the best of years in 2019-20. After missing the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons, the Warriors were hoping to get back to championship form and make a run for a postseason spot this […]

Most fans believe that it’s the Golden State Warriors‘ potent offense that helped them win three titles in five years. However, for head coach Steve Kerr, it is their defense that turned them into a dynasty. With that said, in the coming season, emphasis will be placed on locking down teams once again. Per Ali […]

The Golden State Warriors had any number of options with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, but ultimately chose to stay put and select Memphis center James Wiseman. Golden State has lacked an impact big for years, and Wiseman is the kind of athletic, rim-running center who might develop into a […]

Former Golden State Warriors big man Andrew Bogut has finally called it a career despite not playing in the United States for a few seasons now. Even after wrapping up his professional playing days with several seasons down under in his native Australia, Bogut has still continued to receive immense praise from his NBA counterparts […]

They’re going to look different, and chances are they’re going to play different, but the Golden State Warriors will be back in contention in 2020-21 with their new-look roster. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s projected starting five includes some new faces, some healthy veterans, and a midseason acquisition: Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Kelly Oubre Jr., […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr managed to praise and roast the city of LA at the same time after casting his vote early at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Kerr, who spent majority of his childhood in Los Angeles, took time to acknowledge the newly crowned city of champions after the Los […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr exercised his right to vote on Saturday at the Thrive City ballot drop-off by the Warriors’ stadium, the Chase Center. Take a look: .@warriors head coach @SteveKerr exercised his right to vote this morning at the Thrive City ballot drop-off #Vote pic.twitter.com/IGAQe3Z0C5 — Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) October 31, […]

Zaza Pachulia only played two seasons under Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, but the multi-titled tactician left a lasting impact in his life both on and off the court. The 36-year-old Georgian-Turkish center recently opened up why how big of an impact Kerr has in the Warriors’ winning culture over the last few […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently guested on Shotime’s “All the Smoke” podcast with Matt Barnes. One of the most intriguing topics of discussion covered Kerr’s role in the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls dynasty in the ’90’s. After winning six titles in eight years, the Bulls dynasty infamously came to an end after […]

On the latest episode of All The Smoke with Matt Barnes, Steve Kerr admitted he wasn’t surprised when Kevin Durant left the Golden State Warriors for the Brooklyn Nets in the summer of 2019 as a free agent. Kerr said the Warriors totally respected Durant’s decision and were thankful he gave the franchise three years […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr hit the game-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz as a member of the Chicago Bulls, and his life has never been the same since. On the latest episode of All The Smoke with former Warriors small forward Matt Barnes, Kerr […]

Steve Kerr has had a successful run coaching the Golden State Warriors, winning three championships and appearing in five straight Finals with the team. But he has also battled health issues during their extended playoff runs, which stemmed from a back surgery that he had back in 2015.  Kerr experienced headaches and nausea caused by […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr lavishly praised the NBA after the league was able to pull off the Walt Disney bubble in Orlando during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only did the NBA crown a champion, but there were zero positive COVID-19 tests at Walt Disney World and the players used their platform to […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to return to being contenders next season, and Steve Kerr is confident the team could improve personnel-wise. In an interview with The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami, Kerr revealed why he believes the Warriors are an attractive landing spot for free agents. “Oh, I think so,” the Warriors coach told Tim […]

Even with superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson expected to be back to 100 percent next season, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr understands that his team still has a lot to do roster wise. The multi-titled tactician recently acknowledged that his current front line is rather thin compared to the franchise’s earlier championship […]

The Golden State Warriors want to move on from their forgettable 2019-20 season. With that said, the Dubs are now looking forward to improving their roster, either through the upcoming NBA Draft or the free agency. For what it’s worth, the Warriors seem to have an idea of who they will target, with head coach […]

During the whole controversy involving China and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was called out by President Donald Trump after initially offering no comment on the situation. Trump, arguably the most polarizing President in American history, said Kerr was “like a little boy, he was shaking” when […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr previewed his team’s prospects for the 2020-21 season, but he couldn’t help but throw a little shade at James Harden and the Houston Rockets. “We’re still gonna be the Warriors,” Kerr said, via The Athletic. “We’re not gonna turn into the Rockets and change our offense and have […]

Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors have the second overall pick in the 2020 draft as a result of their putrid 2019-20 season. Before games were suspended in March due to the coronavirus, the Warriors registered the worst record in the NBA. However, the Warriors are in a really unique situation, as they aren’t […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green turned heads as a commentator for TNT during the Western Conference playoffs, something Dubs head coach Steve Kerr wasn’t surprised by. Green was excellent with Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson and Shaquille O’Neal, causing many to claim that the Warriors swingman has a future in broadcasting after […]

Golden State Warriors star shooting guard Klay Thompson is more than a year removed from his ACL injury, but head coach Steve Kerr is practicing patience in terms of guiding Thompson back to the court. Via NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole: “We’re taking it really slow with Klay,” Kerr said. “He’s basically taking part […]

Many have stated that ‘Father Time’ is undefeated, but LeBron James continues to be an outlier in that conversation. Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, is impressed by James’ ability to age tremendously: “Charles Barkley always says ‘Father Time is undefeated’ but LeBron is putting up a hell of a fight […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still playing at an unbelievable level at 35 years old, and Steve Kerr believes he is playing better than he did at the peak of his career. Despite the age difference from then and now, Kerr claimed that James is a “way better player” today than he was […]

Miami Heat veteran Andre Iguodala is currently on his sixth consecutive trip to the NBA Finals. He was memorably part of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, who themselves had five straight Finals appearances, and the 36-year-old is now at it again in his first season in Miami. For his former coach with the Warriors, Steve […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is thrilled that Doc Rivers is joining the Philadelphia 76ers. After Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers parted ways, Kerr admitted he was sad since Rivers’ voice in the NBA is critical given he’s African American and there is so much racism going around in America. Steve Kerr […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry isn’t with the team at the in-market bubble, but he has been in touch with head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr, whose Warriors had the worst record in the NBA in 2019-20 before games were suspended in March, believes Curry is primed to have a “phenomenal” 2020-21 season […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admitted to reporters on Wednesday the Doc Rivers news really hit him deeply. On Monday, the Clippers announced that Rivers wouldn’t be returning as head coach. While the team called it a mutual decision, multiple reports have stated Rivers was surprised by the Clippers’ decision. Kerr, who has […]

Just like most of America, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thought the Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on Tuesday was a joke. Kerr, who has never been shy to bash Trump, says he watched the debate for about 45 minutes before turning his television off. The Warriors coach also hilariously […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says shooting guard Klay Thompson is looking “really bouncy” during the team’s in-market bubble. Thompson, who missed the entire 2018-19 season recovering from the ACL tear he suffered in Game 6 of the 2019 Finals against the Toronto Raptors at Oracle Arena, has been turning heads left and […]

It’s safe to say Eric Paschall is the lone bright spot for the Golden State Warriors during their chaotic 2019-20 campaign. The 2019 second-round pick averaged 14.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in 27.6 minutes per game on his way to earning a spot on the All-Rookie First Team. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was deeply […]

As he expected, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says shooting guard Klay Thompson wasn’t in top form in his first full practice since tearing his ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. However, Kerr did tell reporters that Thompson “moved well,” which is a great sign that […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is upset that no officers were charged in the killing of Breonna Taylor. While former officer Brett Hankison has been indicted on three counts of wanton endangerment, he wasn’t charged for Taylor’s death. As expected, Kerr reacted strongly to the news, via Mark Medina of USA TODAY Sports: […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr isn’t afraid to share his political opinions. With the November elections fast approaching, he’s taking an extra step to ensure that people from a place close to him will have a chance to vote. On National Voter Registration Day, Kerr will join volunteers in Tucson, Arizona and begin a virtual […]

The NBA deserves a lot of credit as an organization for the active role it has played in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. However, as Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr points out, the league can be hypocritical to some extent. According to Kerr, the significant shortage of Black coaches in the NBA […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr admits the team needs some more veteran players on the roster. Once the 2020 free agency period starts, Kerr is hopeful the Dubs can sign some veteran guys, similar to how Golden State added Zaza Pachulia and David West in the past. “We’d like to add a veteran […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is beyond excited to have Leandro Barbosa and Shaun Livingston back in the organization. During an interview with Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Kerr talked about why he’s so thrilled to have Barbosa and Livingston join the franchise. “We need some young legs on our coaching staff and […]