Kerr Defends Warriors' Vet-Focused Strategy

0:00This is Corey with Golden State Warriors News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Golden State Warriors Dynasty, with four championships in the last 11 seasons under Steve Kerr, seems to be winding down. Injuries have kept them from contender status, even with stars like Stephen Curry and Dremon Green. Now, Kerr is pushing back against talk that he is not developed young players well. Kerr pointed out that the team made big changes to player development a few years back, hiring specialists to handle it. He explained it's tough to grow 19-year-olds on a title team, unlike lottery squads where rookies log heavy minutes and learn from errors. Fans and critics have questioned this after promising youngsters like Jordan Poole, James Wiseman, and Jonathan Kominga moved on. Only Brandon, Podzeemsky, and Moses Moody are still around from that group, and they are not ready to lead yet. Kerr recalled advice from his old boss, Phil Jackson, during their Chicago bulls days. Jackson said, drafted rookies take years to matter, because grownups win championships.

1:04Kerr used that to underline relying on veterans. As long as 37-year-old Curry plays at an elite level, the Warriors will keep building around him with complimentary vets. Kerr, who built this powerhouse, gets the trust to steer these final years. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM