Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes the NBA needs to crack down on traveling violations, saying the lack of enforcement has become a major issue.
“I see five, six travels a game that aren’t called,” Kerr said, per The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, via ClutchPoints. “You know it’s a problem when there are 100 fans in the stands and every coach on the sidelines, when watching film, everybody’s doing that [traveling call gesture], everyone’s seeing it.”
Kerr emphasized that footwork is fundamental to the game and that enforcing the rule would improve the quality of play. “We need to call traveling. It’ll be a much better game if we clean it up,” he added.
Traveling has become increasingly overlooked in recent years, with players, especially stars, often taking three or more steps without a whistle.
The conversation about rule enforcement surfaced after Golden State’s 119-101 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 21 points and 10 assists in his hometown, securing the team’s sixth win in seven games.
Miles Bridges carried Charlotte’s offense with 35 points, while LaMelo Ball added 25 points and nine rebounds. However, the Hornets struggled defensively, allowing Buddy Hield to score 22 points and Brandin Podziemski to contribute 19 points and 10 rebounds.
Golden State pulled away in the second half after Charlotte cut the lead to three points in the third quarter. Hield knocked down back-to-back threes, and the Warriors never looked back.
The game featured tense moments, including a collision that forced Gary Payton II to exit with a head injury. Draymond Green later received a flagrant-1 foul, and Kerr was assessed a technical.
Curry, playing in Charlotte for his annual homecoming, went 6-for-14 from the field and hit three triples. His streak of 29 consecutive made free throws ended after two rare misses at the line.
Golden State shot 42.1% from the field and 36% from three, while Charlotte managed just 39.5% overall and 27.5% from deep. The Warriors also won the rebounding battle 54-47.
Kerr’s comments on traveling highlight a growing debate about officiating consistency in the NBA. With playoff positioning on the line, the Warriors are focused on continuing their strong play while hoping for more rule enforcement.
