The Golden State Warriors have become one of the NBA's best teams since Steve Kerr took over as head coach three years ago, but Kerr believes former head coach Mark Jackson deserves credit for at least one area in which the current group excels.
Per ESPN's Marc J. Spears, Kerr said Jackson made the Warriors a "great defensive team" prior to his arrival.
Jackson coached the Warriors for three seasons from 2011-14 and led the team into the postseason in each of his last two seasons.
During Jackson's tenure in Golden State, the franchise went from 27th in defensive efficiency during his first season to fourth in his final season.