Defending Steve Kerr

In support of @SteveKerr of the @Warriors | Here to have a discussion, not an argument | #NBATwitter

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@TKawakamiMuse Some of us know this and trust the process

But most fans think short term and don’t see the big picture

Thus they criticize every step of the process

The key is patience

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@UnderdogWNBA I think this is applicable here

https://t.co/LYJE3xeCTi

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

Kaitlyn Chen is the epitome of the attitude you want in ANY player.

Positive, encouraging, selfless, hyping up teammates more than yourself…

And then working HARD behind the scenes to get better.

Some players have that mindset.
Some don’t.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@MediaplatWorld Anyone can just say anything on this app

They were NOT 12-4 to start last year

They were 9-7, and then 10-10 after 20 games

So no, last year is not a cautionary tale for this year. Except that one Steph injury can ruin the season, that could be the real takeaway

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@MySportsUpdate 49ers and Warriors mirroring each other

Both have vets who know how to win

Both have promising young rookie(s) - Yaxel, Stribling, Black

Both want to win now before their core group declines or retires

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

Steph Curry really averaging 30 PPG on 50/40/90 splits…

While playing UNDER 25 minutes a game?

His MPG ranks 151st in the NBA, while putting up superstar level stats.

This is actual insanity.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@DiscussingFilm I saw everyone on social media that year talking about punk rock and how great Superman was

Huge cultural impact.

Disagree with James Gunn all you want but he’s a good creative storyteller

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@_BenBecker Any Draymond trade would have to get approved by Steph, and I just don’t see him letting Dray go

Maybe it makes basketball sense to trade him, sure

But from a human standpoint, if Steph wants him there, he stays.

That’s why he’s still there.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@goatcollect Reminds me of the 2022 Finals Game 6 clincher

The game ended and Steph celebrated the championship with his teammates

But Iguodala went and got the game ball from a Celtics player to give to Steph later on

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@kenzofuku It’s the Kuminga dilemma

You can’t win titles and develop young talent at the same time

So for players like Juste there are 2 routes:

1) Stay and learn from a championship culture. Grow and be patient (see Jordan Poole 2019-2022)

2) Argue with coach and demand trade (see JK)

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

He gets hate from social media but Brandin Podziemski has played really well this season:

15.8 PPG
5.4 RPG
4.3 APG

47% FG
39% 3PT

Career-highs across the board except for REB

He’s playing winning basketball right now and making the right play. Give this man his flowers.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@6ManYT Are they biased? Sure.

Do they frame things in a way that covers the warriors’ weaknesses? Also sure.

But Fitz has some GREAT enthusiasm, and his calls on some big Steph moments have been HYPED

And really, you’d really much rather have hyped and biased than monotone and fair

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@DraftDummies Man, maybe Mike Dunleavy actually COOKED with this roster

A lot of haters in the preseason, including many warriors fans. But this roster is deep.

And they’re getting Jimmy Butler back later in the season too…

[Optimistic Valkyries Fan @OptimisticValks]

Biggest championship parade in WNBA history…

Most championship merch sales in WNBA history…

Most-watched playoff game in WNBA history…

Already the most valuable team in WNBA history…

This Valkyries title is REALLY good for the league.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

The Golden State Warriors are the most valuable NBA team.

The Golden State Valkyries are the most valuable WNBA team.

Whatever they doing up there in San Francisco, it’s working 💰💰

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

This popped up again.

No hate, just proof that people will always believe what they WANT to believe

This comparison isn’t remotely true, considering the background of all the Valkyries players.

But I get why Dream fans wanted to paint themselves as the good guy in the story

[SUPERB @MajestyRia]

Valkyries vs Dream is what happens when the Suburban school with the prestige fundamentals & all the funding plays the Black school with a squad full of dawgs with straight HEART! That system won’t work when it’s time to scrap. Valks can’t stop what they never seen before.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

@statmuse Oh this needs to be a @ClutchPoints graphic ASAP

Get it done.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

Since Friday, Chase Center has seen…

- Valkyires win a championship
- Golden State teams go 3-0
- Steph dropped Luka
- Draymond ejection
- Warriors’ 17-point comeback win

Incredible aura within those walls right now 🔥

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

Proof that our algorithm influences what we think “the masses” think

It’s not. It’s just the algo feeding you what you want

My TL - and more importantly everyone in real life - is hopping. The chip has filled all my real life convos the past 2 days

The Bay Area is BUZZING

[Infinity & BEYond @Buzzforbey]

No shade but it’s almost like nobody won a championship yesterday, streets quiet asf😭🫢

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

Big picture thought #4 (final) -

Can an NBA team take the same blueprint and run with it?

This “Moneyball” mindset

Take defense-first players on the margins, create a tight-knit culture, add one All-Star, elite coaching, and see how far you get.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

The Valkyries proved that a defense-first team CAN win a championship.

No dominant scoring center like A’ja Wilson

No elite scoring guards like Sabrina Ionescu or Caitlin Clark

And tbh, the offense was ugly at times. But they made their opponents’ life uglier.

[Defending Steve Kerr @DefendingKerr]

Big picture thought #3 -

This was 100% a team of destiny

They prob should’ve lost Game 3 vs Wings down 16 in do-or-die game

They prob should’ve lost some of the Aces games

And they prob would’ve lost Finals Game 7 had Gabby not detonated

That’s incredible mental toughness