Steve Kerr hasn’t been the biggest fan of the rules that give offensive players more advantage over defensive players. He recently made sure that he was vocal about it.
The Golden State Warriors head coach took to the pre-game interview against the Toronto Raptors to address the issues in those aspects of the game. Steve Kerr feels certain things need to change in the NBA.
Steve Kerr while giving his thoughts on the rules that don’t do a favor to the defensive side of the game, said,
It just hurts with not enabling the offensive players and bailing them out for bulls–t stuff that they’re doing. I think there needs to be a general rule, no bullsh** allowed.
Kerr would go on to make a comparison from his playing days and still believes all these rules were “done with good intentions” to match the growing modern game. But for HC, he feels the defenders are more isolated, left with a lesser room of options, and played with a disadvantage on their side.
These are Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s comments in full when asked in Toronto about the need to restore some balance between defense and offence in the NBA going forward: pic.twitter.com/Vx2zen99gc
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) March 2, 2024
While the league’s intentions were still good in terms of bringing a change to the evolving game, there have been constant talks of whether the upgrade of the game has lost its identity in certain aspects – especially an unfair advantage to the defense. And while Kerr was vocal in his opinion, fans have shared their thoughts on it.
Fans react to Steve Kerr’s strong argument for defenders
As the Golden State Warriors coach made his point clear on the idea of offensive players having more advantage than the defense, fans on the internet couldn’t help but react to the argument. Fans have never shied away from making their thoughts known.
Steve Kerr for the Golden State Warriors (Via Sports Illustrated)With the interview making the rounds on the internet, fans were quick to give their opinions on it – many agreeing with Kerr.
Said it repeatedly: try that in a pickup game 👊🏻
— Clarence Beeks, Jr. (@ClarenceBeeksJr) March 2, 2024
he’s right but his teams damn near made illegal screens legal 😭
— ayden (@aydenosu13) March 2, 2024
“Some of this stuff … if you tried it in a pick up game you’d start a fight.”
Probly the most based quote I’ve seen summing up the foul drawing problem. Great framing to show how absurd it truly has gotten
— Marty G (@martyg97bruv) March 1, 2024
He’s bang on. So much embellishment and flopping. Especially against weaker teams. So many shooters leaning into defenders.
— DJP (@oldpappy59) March 1, 2024
says the guy whose coaching legacy is built on illegal screens and an all star getting away with everything
— will (@wu_1717) March 2, 2024
100% man. The foul baiting nonsense looks so ridiculous why does the NBA allow it
— Truth Tella (@Tella1Truth) March 1, 2024
With Kerr’s words resonating across the basketball community, it is clear that defenders are finally getting the appreciation they have long deserved. Defenders are the backbone of a team be it any sport. In the NBA’s case, Stever Kerr’s words are surely going to have some impact on the sport’s decision-makers.
In case you missed:
