OAKLAND -- Steve Kerr's career coaching record now stands at 82-15 even though he's missed the Warriors' first 15 games of the season. And yes, Kerr will get the credit for Tuesday night's potential record-breaking 16th straight win to start the season even though interim coach Luke Walton has guided the team from the outset.
Kerr, who is on a leave of absence due to complications from offseason spinal surgery, is the beneficiary of an NBA rule that states wins achieved by an interim coach go to the actual head coach of the club, even if he's not on the bench or even in the building.