The Golden State Warriors snagged a 101-89 preseason victory against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas, but head coach Steve Kerr was not pulling any punches afterwards. He flat out told ESPN’s Anthony Slater that his squad is “not anywhere close to where we want to be.” That’s a pretty strong statement coming right after a win, don’t you think?
Kerr’s Raw Assessment After The W
Even with that solid win under their belt, Kerr’s vibe was anything but celebratory. He stressed that while the players are “great guys” and “committed,” wanting to do well, their “execution is scattered at this point.” He was clear: this ain’t a quick fix. He said it’s “not going to happen overnight” and they “just gotta keep working.” It shows the man has a “clear vision” for what he wants, but seeing it on the court is another story entirely.
Where The Warriors Are Dropping The Ball
Kerr wasn’t vague about the issues either. He pointed directly to a “lack of flow” and problems with “recognition of what we’re trying to do after made baskets.” Offensively, he called out players not getting to their spots, which is a fundamental problem for any team trying to run a coherent scheme. The coach wants “consistent spots,” “consistent cuts,” and a move “away from the random stuff” they’ve relied on in the past. Basically, the whole operation needs to be “more organized.”
So, with the regular season opener a week out, it’s clear the Warriors have a ton of work ahead. Kerr knows exactly what he wants to teach this year, but turning that vision into smooth, organized execution is gonna be the real test. Can they tighten up these loose ends before the games actually count? Every possession, every cut, every spot is going to matter big time.
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Originally reported by Golden State of Mind.
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