Golden State Warriors head Coach Steve Kerr argues a name through the second half of an NBA basketball recreation towards the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photograph/Ron Schwane)
MANILA, Philippines—Whereas some are skeptical in regards to 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 believe it’s an amazing concept. Tomorrow might be enjoyable, with a special environment, totally different courts and totally different uniforms. The league is absolutely placing in one thing that might be very distinctive and I believe I give the league plenty 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 are performed for. It’s an attention-grabbing idea that the NBA is clearly taking from. It’s an amazing concept and we’ve got to offer it a try to see the way it goes. The format is smart, to should advance out of the pool is a good 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 successful basket within the closing 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 Photograph/Nate Billings)
The champion coach sees the In-Season Event the identical approach 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 amazing success and I believe it’s vital to be progressive and forward-thinking with the NBA Cup,” mentioned Kerr.
“Like with something, I believe we’ll be taught lots within the first 12 months and who is aware of, perhaps there might 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 at the moment third within the Western Convention behind the defending champions Denver Nuggets (6-1) and the Dallas Mavericks (5-1).
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