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 guys and going through the details of what they need to learn and helping them develop,” Kerr told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “I basically survived my whole career. I was never really in a position where I felt like, ‘OK, I’ve made it.’ From year to year, it was just survival. So I can relate to a lot of these young guys and I can relate a lot of experiences to them. That’s a satisfying process when you see them do well.”

This season in Golden State is going to be about developing Eric Paschall, Jordan Poole and Ky Bowman, and owner Joe Lacob and general manager Bob Myers trust Kerr for that role.

The Warriors, after going to the NBA Finals five straight seasons, are not elite anymore. Stephen Curry is out with a broken hand and Klay Thompson is still rehabbing his ACL tear. Kevin Durant, of course, is gone after signing with the Brooklyn Nets.

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The Warriors should return to glory next season once the injured stars are back and there’s nobody better than Kerr to be at the helm when that happens.

With that said, don’t expect the Warriors to fire Kerr anytime soon despite this putrid season.