Share
WarriorsCentral
×
Search Share Facebook
  • Home
  • News
  • Forum
  • Schedule
  • Roster
  • Arena
  • Shop
  • Tickets
  • Facebook
  • Home
  • News
  • Warriors: Steve Kerr praises team's start, Luke Walton leadership

Warriors: Steve Kerr praises team’s start, Luke Walton leadership

San Francisco Chronicle
Published December 1, 2015 at 3:45 PM
Share
Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Share this on Threads Share this on Bluesky Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via SMS Share via Email

CHARLOTTE — Luke Walton was named the Western Conference Coach of the Month on Tuesday, an announcement from the NBA that might seem obvious were it not for the fact that the Warriors' interim head coach has yet to win a game. Sure, the Warriors are 19-0 — the best start in NBA history — But those victories are being awarded to head coach Steve Kerr, who is on a leave of absence while recovering from two offseason back surgeries (one of which resulted in a spinal-fluid leak). The NBA clarified its rules Tuesday, saying the head coach of record will continue to be credited with a team's wins and losses, but that any head coach, interim head coach or acting head coach is eligible to be recognized with league coaching awards. Kerr has said the policy of not awarding wins and losses to interim coaches was "ridiculous," but said he answered the question before knowing the history that created the precedent. Once he learned why the rule was created — stories like that of Don Nelson, who would be dropped from the No. 1 spot among the league's all-time winningest coaches, if the handful of games he missed were granted to an interim coach — Kerr rescinded his...

Click here to view the whole article
The above link leads to an external page. Warriors Central has no control over its contents.

Trending News

  • Golden State Warriors reportedly expected to land All-Star big by Sunday
    Yahoo! Sports • July 4
  • Warriors could swap Jonathan Kuminga for $91 million Cavs star, replace Kevon Looney
    Sporting News • July 5
  • Heat Receive Major Update on Jonathan Kuminga Sweepstakes
    Yahoo! Sports • July 5
  • Lakers could acquire Warriors' 6-foot-4 guard after agreeing to historic seven-team trade
    Yahoo! Sports • July 4
  • Draymond Green Had Three Words After Major Shaquille O'Neal News
    Yahoo! Sports • July 4
  • Report: Warriors turn down Kings' trade proposal for Jonathan Kuminga
    Yahoo! Sports • July 5
All News
©2009-2025 WarriorsCentral.com. Part of Skybox 360 Media, LLC. Partner of USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties.
USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties
This fan site is dedicated to the Warriors and their fans. It is in no way affiliated with the NBA or any of its teams. All teams and players mentioned on this site are registered trademarks of the NBA. All content comes from information found on other sites, and is the property of their respective owners. This site was born on December 22, 2009.
Contact Us | Privacy Statement