Steve Kerr has been a hidden figure during this year’s playoffs, lurking behind the scenes and doing everything he can to have some presence while still unable to coach the Warriors. Interim coach Mike Brown and the players appreciate even the slightest glimpse of him, and NBA commissioner had a brief chat with Kerr before Thursday night’s Game 1 of the Finals.
“I’ve known Steve for close to 25 years,” Silver said. “For anyone who has long-term physical ailments, or such things in their family, all the clichés are true - nothing is more important than your health.