Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently drew comparisons between the Sacramento Kings and his own team during their early years of success. After losing Game 1 of the first-round series against the Kings, Kerr noted that the current Kings team, with Domantas Sabonis at the center, reminds him of the Dubs team that had Andrew Bogut in that position between 2012 and 2016.
“They look like we did when we had Andrew Bogut my first couple years coaching — all the dribble hand-off stuff, playing through Bogut, playing through Sabonis,” Kerr said via Warriors beat reporter Anthony Slater of The Athletic.
Steve Kerr on this explosive Kings offense: "They look like we did when we had Andrew Bogut my first couple years coaching — all the dribble hand-off stuff, playing through Bogut, playing through Sabonis." pic.twitter.com/mTrhlgMZJx
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 15, 2023
Kerr’s observations indicate that he has a deep understanding of the Kings’ style of play and is not at all surprised by their Game 1 win. He is well aware of what the Kings bring to the table and is not taking anything for granted. Despite the loss, Kerr’s comments suggest that he sees the Kings as a legitimate threat in the West and believes that they have the potential to go far in the playoffs.
Comparing the Kings to his own team during the early years of success is a significant compliment, given that the Warriors won the championship back in 2015 during Kerr’s first year as head coach. Kerr’s comments also indicate that he thinks highly of the Kings’ first-round opponents.
It’s clear that the Kings are serious about their playoff aspirations this season, and their win over the defending champions has made a statement to the rest of the league.
Kerr’s observations suggest that the Kings’ style of play is well-suited to the playoffs and that they have the potential to go far. Whether the Kings can replicate the success of the early Warriors remains to be seen, but Kerr’s comments suggest that they are on the right track.
Steve Kerr Confident Warriors Will Bounce Back in Game 2 Despite Tough Loss to Kings
After a hard-fought battle against the Sacramento Kings in Game 1, the Golden State Warriors found themselves on the losing end of a 126-123 scoreline. Despite the loss, Warriors coach Steve Kerr remained upbeat about his team’s chances in the series and their ability to bounce back in Game 2.
“We did plenty of good things, had a chance to win at the end,” Kerr said in a post-game press conference. “We’ll look at the tape and see if there’s something we want to do differently. It’s a seven-game series so we’ll bounce back.”
Kerr’s comments suggest that the Warriors are not dwelling on their defeat and are instead focused on making the necessary adjustments to come back stronger in Game 2. With Kerr’s experience and leadership, the team is sure to remain motivated and determined to even the series.
