Particle.news
Download on the App Store
9 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Reports Say Warriors Leaders Are Frustrated With Steve Kerr’s Political Commentary

The team has not set a deadline on his return as decision-makers weigh next steps.

Image
Image
Warriors coaches (L-R) Kris Weems, Jerry Stackhouse, Steve Kerr, and Terry Stotts on the bench in the second half as the Golden State played the Brooklyn Nets at Chase Center in San Francisco, on Monday, November 25, 2024.
Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces Head Coach, watches the game against Dallas Wings Thursday, August 4, 2022 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported internal frustration with Kerr’s public stances on gun control, Black Lives Matter, and Donald Trump, and his return next season remains unresolved.
  • Marc Spears of ESPN said he has heard Kerr is being "stifled" in speaking out, and he did not identify who might be limiting him.
  • During that radio segment on 95.7 The Game, host Dan Dibley implied the pressure could come from owner Joe Lacob, which Spears did not confirm.
  • Nick Friedell of The Athletic wrote that league and team sources described "internal frustration" with Kerr’s candid political comments across the season.
  • An anonymous source told ESPN’s Anthony Slater there is no rush to decide on Kerr’s future, while Fox News/Outkick argued activism alone would not trigger his exit.