More than his movement-heavy system or easygoing disposition, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr’s biggest strength may be an ability to read his team.
His constant communication with players and natural intuition give him a pulse for when to throttle Golden State’s workload up or down. Though his team had been showing few signs of fatigue, Kerr canceled shoot-around Thursday morning so players could have all day to rest for that night’s game against Minnesota.
In putting together an offensive clinic in their 126-113 win over the Timberwolves at Oracle Arena, the Warriors showcased how effective they be when they have fresh legs.