Warriors coach Steve Kerr has never been shy about voicing his opinions about issues around the NBA or even politics.The 12th-year coach recently floated the idea that the NBA needs to shorten the season by 10 games, which seems to be a popular view in the sport. However, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith didn’t seem to appreciate the sentiment from Kerr, calling it disappointing on a recent episode of “First Take.”“Incredibly disappointed to hear Steve Kerr say what he said,” Smith said. “I think that one of the things that bothers me is when I think about Steve Kerr, he says a lot of profound things. Contrary to what people want to believe. You know, they accused him of getting on his soapbox. When Steve Kerr speaks, we should listen, because he always has something substantive to say. Just because you’re substantive doesn’t make you right.”Smith also highlighted the fact that the NBA recently signed a media rights deal worth around $80 billion, but nowhere in Kerr’s plea to shorten the season did he suggest the league give up pay to players and coaches to accommodate the request.“Your argument would be far...