Steve Kerr on Gary Payton II: He's crushed
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Former NBA Executive Vice President @StuJackson32 says Gary Payton II’s injury should factor into the discipline for Dillon Brooks.
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Steph, Juan, and Klay getting some post-practice work in.
Steve put JTA in on the final defensive possession in Game 1. He could possibly be used in spurts to defend Ja more without GPII.
Steve said on Thursday that defending him will be a team effort. pic.twitter.com/1XX0PPyyO8 – 7:27 PM
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This is very subjective, but pre-extension, I had Covington as a top-five FA wing. Defensively, arguably the top available wing (outside of GPII). That’s assuming Beal, KCP, Dort, Hart, Oubre are kept/opt in, etc. – 7:03 PM
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Steve Kerr says he expects Chase Center to be the loudest its ever been this Saturday.
A little over an hour before tipoff, the Giants are honoring Buster Posey just down the street at Oracle Park.
Could be a special sports day in the Bay. pic.twitter.com/NSYQnZMfA3 – 6:36 PM
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Steve Kerr on Gary Payton II:
“He’s got a huge brace on his arm. He’s going to be out for a long time, and he’s crushed…In the spotlight, playing in the playoffs, playing a huge role, and playing well. That’s all been taken away from him. We all feel terrible for Gary.” – 6:33 PM
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“He’s bummed. He has a huge brace on his arm, and he’s going to be out for a long time,” Kerr said about GP2. “Six years toiling away in the league, (now) playing a huge role, playing well. That’s all been taken away from him.” – 6:24 PM
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Steve Kerr said Draymond Green’s eye is still pretty swollen, but he made it through the full practice. – 6:23 PM
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Steve Kerr says Draymond Green practiced fully today, but his eye is still swollen. – 6:22 PM
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Steve Kerr on GPII: “He’s going to be out for a long time. He’s crushed. … We all feel terrible for Gary.” – 6:22 PM
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Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on Dillon Brooks’ suspension and how the team will handle Ja Morant going forward without Gary Payton II: pic.twitter.com/XvyZoZoDAF – 6:14 PM
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Okay, catching up on stuff:
Warriors gave injury updates for GP2 (fractured elbow, re-eval 2 weeks) and Andre (neck, re-eval one week)
Brooks suspended for game three
Draymond fined $25,000
And whatever Memphis twitter is doing – 4:11 PM
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After Gary Payton II suffered an elbow injury following a rough foul from Dillon Brooks, the Memphis guard was ejected in the first quarter of Game 2. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/03/wat… – 4:00 PM
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Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks suspended over hard foul on Warriors’ Gary Payton II
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Warriors: Gary Payton II to be re-evaluated in two weeks
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Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay for having made unnecessary and excessive contact against Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, resulting in substantial injury to Payton, it was announced today. – 3:13 PM
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Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks suspended for Game 3 vs. Warriors after flagrant foul on Gary Payton II
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No Dillon Brooks for sure hurts Memphis’ depth if guards get in foul trouble but he hasn’t played great for them and they clearly didn’t need him to win in Game 2.
GPII is a much bigger loss for GSW. – 3:01 PM
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NBA announces that Dillon Brooks will serve a one-game suspension in Game 3 of Grizzlies-Warriors on Saturday without pay for “unnecessary and excessive contact” on Warriors guard Gary Payton II. The NBA also noted that play resulted in Payton “having a substantial injury.” – 2:52 PM
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No Dillon Brooks for Memphis Grizzlies in Game 3 vs the Warriors. NBA suspended Brooks for 1 game due to his Flagrant Foul 2 on Gary Payton II in Game 2 at FedEx Forum. #GrindCity #GrzNxtGen – 2:52 PM
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NBA suspends Memphis’ Dillon Brooks one game for his hit on Golden State’s Gary Payton II in Game 2 of the Grizzlies-Warriors series. Brooks will sit out Game 3: pic.twitter.com/jSdtfzmkI6 – 2:50 PM
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Memphis Grizzlies guard-forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay for having made unnecessary and excessive contact against Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, per the league.
He will miss Game 3 on Saturday. – 2:47 PM
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Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks will be suspended for Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals for his flagrant 2 foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton II. – 2:46 PM
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The NBA has suspended Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks for making unnecessary and excessive contact against Warriors guard Gary Payton II, which resulted in a substantial injury to Payton. Brooks will serve his suspension in Game 3. – 2:46 PM
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GPII will be reevaluated in two weeks. Andre Iguodala will be reevaluated in one week.
Steve Kerr had been hoping to get Andre back for this series. A game 6 scenario is possible given this timeline. pic.twitter.com/Qcwb2uG5bH – 2:25 PM
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Warriors veteran Andre Iguodala (neck) will not be available for another week, and GP2 (left elbow) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, per Warriors. – 2:22 PM
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Per Warriors: Gary Payton II (elbow) will be reevaluated in 2 weeks, while Andre Iguodala (neck) will be reevaluated in one week. GPII officially out rest of MEM series and beyond, and Iguodala likely out entire MEM series – 2:19 PM
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Warriors say Gary Payton II (left elbow) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, and Andre Iguodala (neck) is making “good progress” in his recovery and will be re-evaluated again in one week. – 2:18 PM
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Gary Payton II officially out at least two weeks, Warriors announce. – 2:18 PM
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In addition to his fractured elbow, Gary Payton II suffered ligament & muscle damage, Warriors say. He’ll be reevaluated in 2 weeks.
Andre Iguodala (neck) will be out for at least another week. They were hopeful he’d be back for Game 3 to pick up some defensive responsibilities – 2:18 PM
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Warriors announce that Gary Payton II will be out for at least the next two weeks after an MRI confirmed a fracture in his left elbow as well as ligament and muscle damage. Warriors will reevaluate Payton II in two weeks and then assess his progress then. – 2:17 PM
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Per Warriors, GPII will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks. Andre Iguodala will be re-evaluated in one week. – 2:17 PM
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New Warriors’ Multiverse podcast talking about life without Gary Payton II, can the Golden State Warriors win without GP2, the thing that needs to happen in Game 3 before a big problem occurs, my series prediction, and more.
🎧Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/war… – 10:41 AM
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Warriors’ Gary Payton II on Instagram:
“I’ll be back.” pic.twitter.com/77jGxV9hRG – 9:30 AM
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Gary Payton II to miss at least three weeks with fractured elbow
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GPII addresses his elbow injury on IG:
“I’ll be back.” 💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/zXKm5feJcw – 10:30 PM
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Following a hard foul from Dillon Brooks in Game 2, Warriors guard Gary Payton II suffered a fractured left elbow. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/03/inj… – 10:00 PM
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Gary Payton II will miss approximately one month with a fractured left elbow, sources tell ESPN: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 9:44 PM
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Reports: Warriors’ Gary Payton II out 3-5 weeks with fractured elbow, ligament damage nba.nbcsports.com/2022/05/04/rep… – 9:30 PM
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Sources: MRI on Warriors guard Gary Payton II showed slight ligament damage along with his fractured left elbow. He will miss at least three weeks and has not ruled out a return in the NBA Finals. – 9:05 PM
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Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II will be sidelined 3-to-5 weeks with an elbow fracture, league sources tell @YahooSports, @NBAonTNT. – 9:04 PM
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After news broke of Gary Payton II suffering a fractured elbow following a foul from Dillon Brooks in Game 2, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 8:00 PM
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Ben Simmons is undergoing microdiscectomy on his back.
Athletes who’ve had this surgery:
Dwight Howard, Michael Porter Jr., Brook Lopez, Tiger Woods.
A cautionary tale: Steve Kerr had a microdiscectomy and it led to further complications and pain in his back. – 7:54 PM
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When Steve Kerr and his staff developed their game plan vs. the Grizzlies, containing Ja Morant was Page 1. Gary Payton II was the best man for the job. With GP2 taken out on a ‘dirty’ play, they’re scrambling. And furious. nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 1:13 PM
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Steve Kerr with tough words for Grizzlies’ Dillon Brooks: “There’s a code that players follow where you never put a guy’s season/career in jeopardy by taking somebody out in mid-air, clubbing him across the head and ultimately fracturing his elbow.” pic.twitter.com/V7eyzdcSOk – 8:57 AM
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COLUMN: Steve Kerr told the world about “The Code” and how Dillon Brooks broke it. But what if that’s cover for what really happened in Game 2? What if, with Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies are on the verge of cracking Golden State’s code?
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ESPN story on Gary Payton II fracturing his elbow in a physical Game 2 that Steve Kerr says crossed the line: espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:02 AM
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Steve Kerr was asked about Dillon Brooks ejection and the difference between physical and dangerous plays:
“The line’s pretty clear. You don’t hit a guy on the head when he’s in midair, club him and break his elbow. That’s where the line is.”
Gary Payton II fractured his elbow. – 1:04 AM
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“Dillon Brooks broke the code.”
Steve Kerr’s full postgame comments on Dillon Brooks’ flagrant two foul on GPII resulting in a fractured left elbow for GPII. pic.twitter.com/NVyOvZY9Gl – 12:50 AM
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Does anyone have a copy of “The Code” by Steve Kerr I can borrow for this Game 2 column? – 12:49 AM
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Steve Kerr wasn’t pleased with the Warriors’ shot selection. – 12:44 AM
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Taylor Jenkins when asked about Steve Kerr’s comment that that the Grizzlies were playing dirty: “Gonna trust what the refs did.” – 12:41 AM
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Asked about Steve Kerr using the word “dirty” to describe the fouls and play in that first quarter, Taylor Jenkins said he trusts the refs in their judgements. – 12:40 AM
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Steve Kerr: “Dillon Brooks broke the code.”
Here is Kerr’s full soundbite on the foul that injured Gary Payton II pic.twitter.com/QALedINMYo – 12:39 AM
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Steve Kerr on how will Warriors will guard Ja Morant without GPII: “Hopefully we get Andre back for Game 3. We’ll see how Andre (Iguodala) fares over the next few days. If not, we’ll have to mix and match. We’ll have time to figure it out.” – 12:38 AM
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Steve Kerr on the Dillon Brooks foul: “The line is pretty clear. You don’t hit a guy when he’s in midair, club him and break his elbow. That’s where the line is.” – 12:38 AM
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Draymond Green is OK, but “was struggling for a bit” and “it was very tough for him,” Steve Kerr says. His eye was nearly swollen shut. – 12:38 AM
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Steve Kerr said “hopefully we get Andre (Iguodala) back for Game 3” when asked about some of the possible answers to Ja Morant without Gary Payton II. – 12:38 AM
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Steve Kerr on Dillon Brooks’ flagrant foul on Gary Payton II:
“I don’t know if it was intentional, but it was dirty.” – 12:37 AM
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Steve Kerr said Dillon Brooks “broke the code” players have to not injure someone and jeopardize his career.
“The line is pretty clear,” Kerr added. “You don’t hit a guy when he’s in midair, club him and break his elbow. That’s where the line is.” – 12:37 AM
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“Dillon Brooks broke the code.”
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr on Dillon Brooks’ Flagrant 2 foul on Gary Payton II: pic.twitter.com/gMS4QxP2zd – 12:35 AM
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Steve Kerr: “Dillon Brooks broke the code. He broke the code. That’s how I see it.” – 12:34 AM
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After Steph Curry banked it in, Steve Kerr could only laugh and raise his hands up as he looked back at the Warriors bench. – 11:54 PM
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Steve Kerr calls Dillon Brooks’ play dirty. pic.twitter.com/WU6zBDP6g2 – 10:21 PM
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“That wasn’t physical that was dirty,” Steve Kerr to @JaredSGreenberg on the first quarter.
He says he believes Draymond Green, who is back in the game, got stitches. – 10:20 PM
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“That wasn’t physical. That was dirty.” – Steve Kerr, to TNT during his interview after the first quarter. – 10:18 PM
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Steve Kerr just kept it blunt during his after-quarter interview: “That wasn’t physical, that was dirty.”
Also believe he told Chris Haynes GPII is at the hospital. – 10:18 PM
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Steve Kerr to @JaredSGreenberg:
“That wasn’t physical. That was dirty.” – 10:18 PM
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“That wasn’t physical, that was dirty.” Pulling no punches. I love Steve Kerr. And he’s right. – 10:18 PM
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steve kerr: “that was dirty” – 10:18 PM
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“No that wasn’t physical that was dirty.” My man Steve Kerr!!!! – 10:17 PM
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Remember when Steve Kerr said this would be the Warriors’ most physical game of the season? – 10:07 PM
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Steve Kerr was ready to cuss Vince Carter out when Patrick McCaw got undercut in Sacramento four years ago, so no shock he gave Dillon Brooks the business for that FF2 – 9:52 PM
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Steve Kerr said during shootaround today that this was going to be the most physical game the Warriors have played all year. So far, that’s exactly what it’s been. – 9:50 PM
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Now Draymond Green is down on the baseline. And Steve Kerr is looking at the officiating crew with his hands up. – 9:50 PM
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Steve Kerr yells “Get the f–k out of here” toward the Memphis bench after the refs eject Brookes. – 9:48 PM
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Steve Kerr screaming down at the Memphis bench after that Dillon Brooks foul and ejection: “Get the f*** out of here.” Klay Thompson: “That’s bull****.” As upset as I’ve seen them at a foul. – 9:48 PM
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Gary Payton II falls down hard after Dillon Brookes clobbers him in the head and is getting looked at by a trainer. Steve Kerr is absolutely livid, yelling “that is bulls–t” toward the refs and JJJ. – 9:46 PM
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Hard Dillon Brooks foul on Gary Payton II. Looks like Payton really injured his left arm. Steve Kerr yelling at the referees to review it. Steph Curry waving at Brooks. Warriors think he should be ejected. We will see. – 9:46 PM
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Steve Kerr wants a flagrant 2 on Dillon Brooks. – 9:46 PM
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Warriors Coach Steve Kerr is irate at hard foul in transition by Dillon Brooks that sent Gary Payton II flying to the court. “Flagrant 2!” he said, after some unprintable comments. – 9:46 PM
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Hard foul by Brooks on Payton in transition and Steve Kerr is *hot.* I don’t think we’re gonna get a “throw him out” chant this time, though. – 9:46 PM
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Gary Payton II is down after a hard foul and Steve Kerr is LIVID – 9:45 PM
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Gary Payton II just took a hard fall. He’s hurt. Steve Kerr is pissed. – 9:45 PM
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“If anything, having won championships gives you a deeper level of confidence when you get into the fight of the playoffs. But, it also fuels the motivation to do it again.” — Steve Kerr sfchronicle.com//sports/warrio… – 9:04 PM
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Ahead of Game 2, Steve Kerr talked about his teams desire to bring another title back to the Bay and the fact that they’ve done so before only fuels this group even more.
The organization is looking for NBA Championship #7. pic.twitter.com/HqKwzAlHyQ – 8:24 PM
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Steve Kerr on winning another NBA title:
“It’s nice to have championship banners in our building and rings at home, but the quest for another banner, another ring, is what drives everybody.” pic.twitter.com/qngnywlgKE – 8:21 PM
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Klay Thompson said the Warriors still have something to prove, and Steve Kerr agrees. pic.twitter.com/f3PsT0UyId – 8:12 PM
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Steve Kerr: “We just know that they’re coming with a lot of physicality. They’ve already made that clear through the media, and I’m sure privately. That’s one of their strengths as a team. That’s what they’re coming with tonight. So we got to be ready for that.” – 8:10 PM
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Steve Kerr on the trash-talk between the Warriors and Grizzlies this round: pic.twitter.com/lVlnzGR8KS – 8:06 PM
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Steve Kerr: “I don’t feel like any of us feel like resting on our laurels. … The quest for another banner, another ring is what drives everybody.” – 8:04 PM
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Emphasis from Steve Kerr is pretty simple. Keep Memphis in front, take care of the ball. Keep them off the glass.
Emphasis again is limiting a Memphis advantage in FGA. Wrote about that after Game 1. dailymemphian.com/section/sports… – 1:11 PM
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Klay Thompson banged his knee in Game 1, but “he’s fine” and will play tonight, Steve Kerr says. – 1:08 PM
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Steve Kerr said that Klay Thompson banged his knee in Game 1, but he’s fine and will play tonight. – 1:07 PM
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