Steve Kerr Articles - Page 65

Gregg Popovich is currently in his 23rd season as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, and once again, he is doing a masterful job, leading a questionable cast of players to a 32-23 record over the first three-and-a-half months of the season. But is the 70-year-old nearing the end of his tether as an […]

The Golden State Warriors can certainly be classified as the New England Patriots of the NBA. With the Patriots winning yet another Super Bowl title on Sunday evening in Atlanta, who better in the NBA to comment on such a victory than the Warriors and the team’s head coach, Steve Kerr? When asked about the […]

During the Golden State Warriors’ home game against the Los Angeles Lakers, there were a number of Laker fans in attendance who were heard chanting “We want Thompson” in multiple occasions during the game. They were trying to get the attention of Warriors guard Klay Thompson, who’s set to become a free agent this summer and […]

The Golden State Warriors went on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers Saturday night, but Stephen Curry has struggled to shoot the ball in the first few minutes of the game, and it seems to have triggered head coach Steve Kerr. With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Dubs coach is planning […]

Besides the opening five minutes of Thursday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, DeMarcus Cousins did not fare as well as he might have wanted against rival Joel Embiid, limited to seven points and a 3-of-10 shooting night. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr wasn’t surprised Cousins wasn’t as dominant as he was in his […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr paid homage to baseball legend Jackie Robinson right before their duel with the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to Thursday’s game, Kerr faced the media donning a black shirt with a Jackie Robinson design printed on it. Asked on the shirt and Robinson’s impact on baseball and beyond, Kerr said: […]

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Golden State Warriors 113-104 at Oracle Arena on Thursday night, ending the two-time defending champions’ 11-game winning streak and sending them to their first loss since DeMarcus Cousins debuted earlier this month. It wasn’t a terrible loss for the home team by any stretch. The Sixers possess three foundation talents […]

After Monday’s contest between the Golden State Warriors and Indiana Pacers, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr was asked about some of the team’s shenanigans during the game. Particularly the one moment where Klay Thompson had a poster dunk that got Stephen Curry jumping and slipping on a wet surface in a very funny moment. Kerr, when asked about […]

The Golden State Warriors managed to defeat the Indiana Pacers in convincing fashion on Monday night. There is no question that point guard Stephen Curry played a major role in this win with an efficient night from the field. It did not take long for Curry to find his touch in this one. According to […]

The Golden State Warriors are sending a strong message to the rest of the league that they are still the overwhelming favorite to win the title despite struggling early in the season. According to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, his team is simply playing at another level. The three-time NBA champion coach said his team […]

When DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn Achilles injury last season, a lot of people around the NBA has been pessimistic about his return. And even though the Golden State Warriors eventually signed him to a one-year, $5 million contract, even some of them had questions about Cousins. The All-Star center was initially to miss almost […]

The Golden State Warriors had a collision course with the Boston Celtics last night — a game that brought playoff atmosphere with all the hype and the expectations before the game began. They did not disappoint. The Warriors outlasted the Celtics 115-111 in undoubtedly one of the best games of the season. It was a […]

During the team’s practice on Sunday, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr talked about the season-ending injury of Victor Oladipo and gave his sympathy to the Indiana Pacers star. Steve Kerr offers sympathy to Victor Oladipo for his season-ending injury pic.twitter.com/ulQbw0ln3i — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) January 27, 2019 “That was brutal,” Steve Kerr said. “He’s had […]

DeMarcus Cousins is enjoying his time so far playing for the defending champion Golden State Warriors. Part of the reason why he enjoys coming to work so much is because of his head coach, Steve Kerr. Cousins raved about the environment and culture that Kerr has created in the locker room, and that seems to […]

Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins came up big for the Dubs on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Following his team’s 115-111 win against the C’s, Dubs head coach Steve Kerr talked about the 6-foot-11 center’s performance. Kerr was eager to talk up the contributions of Cousins for the Warriors and how much he […]

The Golden State Warriors outlasted the Boston Celtics 115-111 in a potential preview of this year’s Finals. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr now has 300 wins, becoming the fastest to ever accomplish that feat. Congrats @SteveKerr on becoming the fastest coach to reach 300 wins! pic.twitter.com/K8GIngZTDu — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 27, 2019 What […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Washington Wizards on Thursday by a final score of 126-118, but head coach Steve Kerr still found a way to be mad at his team. Steve Kerr told local reporters on Saturday his team didn’t play well enough to give minutes to Quinn Cook, Marcus Derrickson and Damion Lee, who […]

DeMarcus Cousins has looked sharp in his three outings since making his season-debut with the Golden State Warriors last Friday against the L.A. Clippers. The big man had fouled out in 15 minutes during his first game in blue and gold, shaking off the rust, yet still scored an encouraging 14 points in his debut, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shared his thoughts on the physical condition of DeMarcus Cousins after his first three games. Kerr seems impressed by what he’s seeing from the big man. Based on his observation, Cousins’ conditioning is improving each game. “He just looks like he’s in better condition each game. Even when […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is set to break Pat Riley’s record for the fastest coach to 300 wins in NBA history, and it could happen this week. Pat Riley, who had a legendary coaching career with the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and Miami Heat, reached 300 career wins in 416 […]

Jordan Bell’s argument with head coach Steve Kerr was the lone lowlight of a rousing 130-111 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as the second-year center was visibly frustrated with his coach after he engaged with him on the bench. Teammate Kevin Durant, who pulled Bell away from Kerr […]

After Monday night’s contest between the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers, reporters asked Steve Kerr about a tense situation with Jordan Bell that was caught on camera during the game. Bell appeared to get very angry with Kerr suddenly during a timeout in the fourth quarter, and as he walked back onto the court, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jordan Bell and his head coach Steve Kerr got into a shouting match at the end of the game. Late in the fourth quarter, Bell can be seen yelling expletives on the court. Kevin Durant appears to try to calm him down, but he keeps going on and seems to be […]

Many have wondered whether or not Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton is going to make it through the season, but Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thinks Walton is just fine at the helm: “I know him so well. He’s cut out for this,” said Kerr of Walton, according to Mark Medina […]

The Golden State Warriors have officially added DeMarcus Cousins to the fold with the veteran center becoming the latest All-Star to be inserted into the Western Conference powerhouse’s rotation. Cousins just made both his Warriors and 2018-19 regular-season debut against the Los Angeles Clippers after spending the last year battling back from a serious Achilles […]

Golden State Warriors big man DeMarcus Cousins will make his 2018-19 debut against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, taking the floor for the first time since tearing his Achilles late last January. Naturally, there have been polarizing opinions on what type of impact Cousins will have on the Warriors, and Golden State head […]

DeMarcus Cousins’ debut with the Golden State Warriors will come with no minutes restrictions, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The big man will play in short bursts, though, as the coaching staff watches him closely, per ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. The Warriors were expected to play Cousins under a minutes restriction, but it looks like […]

When the 73 win Golden State Warriors acquired Kevin Durant, it gave them an advantage over every other team in the NBA: Two MVP caliber players on one roster surrounded by All-NBA talent. When they acquired DeMarcus Cousins in the off-season, fans expected them to continue to dominate the NBA. Yet, there is doubt about […]

Andre Iguodala has been stringing together some solid games for the Golden State Warriors through a six-game winning streak, but none more crucial than his role on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, tallying a vital 13 points to keep the team afloat in the fourth quarter while Stephen Curry took his usual early-fourth-quarter […]

The Golden State Warriors had the greatest first quarter in NBA history on Tuesday night, and head coach Steve Kerr enjoyed watching every single bit of it. Kerr called their scintillating opening performance “a fireworks show,” and for good reason: Steve Kerr: “I don’t remember a better first quarter. That was a fireworks show.” — […]

The Denver Nuggets have seen perhaps the single-most drastic change from one season to another, managing to stay atop the Western Conference for the vast majority of this season despite barely missing the playoffs in 2017-18. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he expected them to make some progress, but wouldn’t have predicted […]

Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors suggested plays for Stephen Curry and head coach Steve Kerr welcomed his opinions. Per Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Durant confirmed that he called out plays for Curry, who was red hot all game long against the Mavericks. Durant noted that it’s a common practice within the team […]

Luka Doncic is unarguably the best rookie so far this season. The rising star of the Dallas Mavericks has been a recurring figure in highlight reels with his arsenal of offensive moves that have been difficult to stop for opposing players. That is the main reason why when the second returns of the NBA All-Star […]

Just like the rest of the NBA, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is very impressed with what he has seen from Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Luka Doncic. The legend of Luka Doncic seems to be growing after every game the swingman plays in. Doncic’s latest memorable act came on Friday against the Minnesota […]

DeMarcus Cousins is nearing his eventual return to the basketball court and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thinks his overall happiness is better. Cousins has had a remarkable fall from grace and missed out on a big payday when he tore his Achilles last year. Kerr told Anthony Slater of The Athletic: “I have […]

OAKLAND — Motivation is one of the most fragile aspects of anyone’s mind. It can spark out of nowhere in the most random settings. It can also disappear instantly, especially after good fortune lands in your lap and peak success is achieved. What more is there to fight and grind for every day once you’re […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr still isn’t quite ready to fully commit to having DeMarcus Cousins back on the court on Jan. 18 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Cousins is reportedly targeting that game for his return to the court, and that certainly has Golden State fans excited about adding another playmaker to […]

The Golden State Warriors currently own a record of 26-14 but since their 10-1 start, they have gone just 16-13. Naturally, fans and media pundits are all coming up with their own ideas as to what is “wrong” with the Warriors, with some armchair psychologists discussing what could be going on in Golden State’s locker […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr says center DeMarcus Cousins is making good strides when it comes to his conditioning. DeMarcus Cousins is still making his way back from the Achilles tear he suffered last season with the New Orleans Pelicans. While it is still unknown when the All-Star big man is going to […]