Ahead of the Warriors’ upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors, veteran coach Steve Kerr voiced his frustrations with the NBA rulebook, particularly its emphasis on benefiting offensive players.
Kerr believed recent rule changes had favoured offensive players, leading to defensive challenges. He highlighted instances of players exploiting rules, such as grabbing, hooking, and flailing, which have been rewarded in recent years.
“It just starts with not enabling the offensive players and bailing them out for bulls–t stuff that they’re doing.” : Said Steve Kerr
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While acknowledging the excitement generated by high-scoring games and offensive prowess, Kerr cautioned that the balance between offense and defense may have tilted too far in favor of scoring. He pointed out the trend of teams surpassing offensive records and the increase in high-scoring individual performances.
Kerr stressed the importance of reevaluating rules to ensure fairness for both offensive and defensive players. Despite the Warriors’ strong offensive performance this season, Kerr emphasized the need for improved defensive support to complement their offensive capabilities.
As the Warriors continue their successful stretch, Kerr’s call for defensive adjustments underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the balance between offense and defense in the NBA.
