The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [TK Show] A Conversation with Steve Kerr
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Oct 6, 2025 
Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, opens up about the upcoming season, emphasizing a focus on marginal improvements to stay competitive. He discusses the impact of new player Al Horford, highlighting his role in enhancing team spacing and driving lanes. Kerr also addresses Jonathan Kuminga's contract talks and the importance of clear player roles. He shares insights on team chemistry, his close collaboration with GM Mike Dunleavy, and why he's comfortable with a one-year contract as he prioritizes family and health.
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Resolve Contracts, Then Move On
- Treat contract disputes as business that get resolved and then move on to team goals without carrying grudges.
- Focus on helping the player improve and integrate into the roster after resolution.
Roles Driven By Win Goals
- Kerr emphasizes he makes role decisions driven by the goal to win now, not guaranteed roles for development-only teams.
- He promises clarity to players about why they are in or out of the rotation.
Kuminga Benefits From Curry And Space Five
- Kerr expects Jonathan Kuminga to play well with Stephen Curry and that spacing (space-five) could unlock Kuminga's offense.
- Lack of consistent combinations partly explained Kuminga's limited minutes previously.
