Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged that the team’s championship outlook has taken a hit following Jimmy Butler’s torn ACL, but he remains confident the roster can still be competitive when the postseason arrives.
Writing for ESPN, Anthony Slater noted that Kerr was candid about the reduced ceiling while emphasizing the group’s ability to compete.
“We still have a good team,” Kerr said. “A very good team. Even without Jimmy, we can make a playoff run. The ceiling is absolutely lower. I’m not going to sit here and lie.”
Meanwhile, former Defensive Player of the Year Draymond Green spoke positively about how Kristaps Porzingis fits with Golden State, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic.
Green also reflected on the uneasiness he felt as his name surfaced in trade discussions involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.
“It got nerve-wracking towards the end,” he said after Thursday’s comeback win over the Phoenix Suns. “But yeah, it is what it is. Move forward. It’s not something I want to get used to, though.”
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