The media outcry from bench players Moses Moody and Jonathan Kuminga over their lack of playing time is completely irrelevant to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, especially considering the team’s recent losing streak.
Before the team’s victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday, Kerr (58) ignored their complaints during a press conference. He also claimed to have experienced frustration during his fifteen years as an NBA player.
When questioned about the reports involving Kuminga and Moody, Kerr stated, “I played for 15 years and all 15 I was frustrated with my playing time.” “This is how it works.”
Shams Charania of The Athletic stated that Kuminga has lost trust in the Warriors coach following Thursday night’s loss to the Denver Nuggets, which was caused by an exceptionally deep buzzer-beаter by Nikola Jokic.
“Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in coach Steve Kerr, and the 2021 lottery pick no longer believes Kerr will allow him to reach his full potential, sources close to Kuminga tell The Athletic, adding another layer of turbulence to an already complex Warriors season,” writes Charania.
The Warriors dynasty is in dаnger of falling apart
As expected, 21-year-olds Moody and Kuminga have voiced their displeasure with their little playing time. While Kerr is somewhat correct, there is a lot more to the Warriors’ problems.
If the team does not step in, Stephen Curry’s last remaining juice will be wasted, Klay Thompson is a pale imitation of his old self, and Draymond Green’s lack of self-control forces the NBA to step in.
Now that Bob Myers, the former general manager of the Warriors, has left the team for a job in television, he appears to be the team’s best hope for success.
Kerr’s dismissal of the concerns of his younger players is not an encouraging sign, especially because his employment is in jeopardy unless he can turn the team’s fortunes around.