Steve Kerr wants NBA to play fewer games

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr desires the NBA to cut back the variety of video games performed. 

No, Kerr hasn’t bored with seeing the Lakers play virtually each Tuesday night time on TNT (although we’ve). Golden State’s head honcho as an alternative thinks that taking part in much less actually signifies that NBA stars will play extra.

Confused? You’re not alone.

Along with treating their pregame stroll into the sector like a poorly-attended trend present, NBA gamers have lately determined to sit down sure video games out for “load administration.”

Hangnail? You’re not taking part in tonight. Hangover? Sit down. Tummy ache? Go away that uniform on the hanger.

Whereas the pointless relaxation permits stars to avoid wasting their energies for another day, it finally hurts followers. There’s no full or partial refund for Lakers tickets when, say, LeBron James rides the bench. Watching Austin Reaves and different backups get rid of their staff from the playoffs prices the identical value.

Los Angeles, California April 3, 2022- Lakers gamers together with from left, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook sit with teammates on the bench late within the sport in opposition to the Nuggets at Crypto.com Enviornment Sunday.
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By the best way, NBA groups have been taking part in an 82 sport schedule since 1967, so it’s load administration that’s new, not the grind.

Kerr’s load administration answer? Shorten the schedule so gamers don’t want as a lot relaxation.

“To me what makes probably the most sense is slicing again to perhaps a 72 sport schedule,” Kerr mentioned through Mark Haynes.

As Kerr sees it, NBA gamers — and stars particularly — will sit out fewer video games in the event that they’re not taking part in video games as usually.

“Take 10 video games off and get extra time to relaxation in between video games,” acknowledged Kerr. “I feel you’ll get groups to play their guys extra usually.”

Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts through the first half in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Enviornment on March 25, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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He’s bought some extent. Regardless that they fly in personal jets, not often play on back-to-back nights, nap in five-star accommodations and munch on catered delicacies, these millionaires may nonetheless use just a little extra R&R!

On the threat of sounding like a “get off my garden” man, I’ll depart you with some numbers about Michael Jordan, Kerr’s well-known former teammate. Do with them as you’ll.

Simply think about what he may’ve executed with just a little load administration.