Warriors Coach Kerr on Player Development: Time and Patience

0:00On March 5th, here's the latest surrounding the Golden State Warriors. Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr recently pushed back against fans criticizing the team's player development. The Warriors won four titles from 2015 to 2022, but haven't turned a drafted player into an All-Starsons Dremond. Green picked 35th overall back in 2012. Over the last four or five years, the organization made changes to improve. They hired specialists for player development and field they've made solid progress. Still, their number two pick in 2020, Big Man James Wiseman, dealt with injuries and never became the star they hoped for. Fans get frustrated because those high draft picks came during championship runs. Kerr explained, it's tough giving big minutes to 19-year-olds on winning teams, unlike lottery squads where Rookie's played your mistakes. Handling forward Jonathan Kominga, taken seventh overall in 2021, drew heat too, since he didn't get steady time behind the veteran. Core. On the bright side, players like

1:03Moses Moody, Brandon Podzeyemsky, and Gay Santos are showing real growth as role players. With Steven Curry sidelined by knee pain, it's primetime for the young guys to step up as the Warriors chase playoffs this season. Kerr stressed, it takes time for Rookie's to gain the skills needed for titles. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly. Built for nighttime listening,