Steve Kerr expresses his ongoing passion for coaching the Warriors, highlighting the importance of camaraderie and teamwork despite recent losses. He emphasizes the joy of working with his players and the challenges that come with each season.
As the rest of the basketball world wonders what comes next for Kerr and the Warriors, he remains unbothered. His passion is evident on that quiet afternoon in Detroit. At the end of a conversation with The Athletic, he’s asked what still motivates him to get out of bed after all that he’s already accomplished in the game. Before he can answer, veteran guard Gary Payton II, one of Kerr’s favorites, walks over with a smile and gives his coach a tap on the knee. Kerr smiles back and offers a knowing nod. “This,” Kerr said. “Coming in and seeing the guys and having a film session, trying to help them win. And having dinner with the coaches, and the camaraderie that exists when you are in the foxhole together. You’ve lost five in a row, and it sucks — it’s all relative. It sucks, but it’s so awesome to be with a group of great guys and try to win a basketball game. I love all of it. And you have to embrace the challenge and the fact that every year’s just gonna be different.”
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: “This,” Kerr said. “Coming in and seeing the guys and …
Steve Kerr is motivated by the camaraderie with his players and the challenge of trying to win games together, even during tough times.
Kerr acknowledges that losing five games in a row is tough, but he still finds it rewarding to be with his team and work towards improvement.
Kerr believes that every season presents different challenges, and he embraces the opportunity to adapt and grow with his team.
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