Sure, the Golden State Warriors have the most powerful roster in the league. But this does not simply mean that they can go through the entire regular season without a scratch. Head coach Steve Kerr realizes this and has offered a solution to their impending woes.
The addition of DeMarcus Cousins certainly made the Warriors even better. But Kerr realized that Cousins' addition could not only wreak havoc to their opponents, but it will also be a challenge to his core players. Per Kit Rachlis of The California Sunday Magazine, Kerr, speaking with Phil Jackson, acknowledged the possible impact of Cousins:
“For sure. Cousins is going be a big addition in that regard. It’ll be an intellectual challenge that our core players, I think, will really enjoy. It’ll look different. It’ll feel different, and I think they need that.”
For Kerr, it seems that the roster change should also have a corresponding change in the team's habits and rituals at the gym. The head coach revealed that he's tempted to modify the practice format, hoping to keep things fresh for his players.
“I’m also very tempted to change the format of practice. You know, we’ve been pretty consistent with four lines, the fundamental stuff. We’ve had a format that’s worked for us, that our guys are very versed in, but I feel like we should explore a completely different type of practice just to keep our guys’ minds fresh. I might call off shootarounds this year.”
Like the greats that came before him, Kerr simply does not settle. He knows that he has the best players in the league under his command. And yet, he knows that talent alone does not equate to victory.
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