Golden State Warriors head Coach Steve Kerr argues a name throughout the second half of an NBA basketball recreation towards the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Picture/Ron Schwane)
MANILA, Philippines—Whereas some are skeptical concerning the NBA holding an In-Season Event, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr is all in on the competitors.
“We’re very enthusiastic about it. I feel it’s an important thought. Tomorrow can be enjoyable, with a unique ambiance, totally different courts and totally different uniforms. The league is admittedly placing in one thing that can be very distinctive and I feel I give the league loads of credit score for that,” mentioned Kerr throughout a latest NBA World Media Zoom interview on the eve of the Warriors’ match opener towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder.
“I’m a soccer fan and I observe Premier League, Champions League and La Liga, I perceive the totally different cups which might be performed for. It’s an attention-grabbing idea that the NBA is clearly taking from. It’s an important thought and we’ve got to offer it a attempt to see the way it goes. The format is sensible, to should advance out of the pool is an effective way to attempt to create the competitors.”
Kerr’s pleasure appeared to have rubbed off on the remainder of the Warriors after an exciting 141-139 victory over the Thunder on the street on Saturday (Manila time).
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) prepares to shoot, scoring the profitable basket within the remaining second, as Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3), ahead Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Luguentz Dort, again proper, defend throughout an NBA in-season match basketball recreation Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Oklahoma Metropolis. (AP Picture/Nate Billings)
The champion coach sees the In-Season Event the identical means because the Play-In, which was launched by the league within the NBA bubble again in 2020 and has been a staple since.
“The Play-In was an important success and I feel it’s vital to be progressive and forward-thinking with the NBA Cup,” mentioned Kerr.
“Like with something, I feel we’ll be taught so much within the first yr and who is aware of, perhaps there can be tweaks however we’ve got to undergo with it first and see the way it performs out.”
The Warriors (5-2), who misplaced to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-104, on Monday (Manila time), are presently third within the Western Convention behind the defending champions Denver Nuggets (6-1) and the Dallas Mavericks (5-1).
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