Steve Kerr Expresses Displeasure, Criticizes Stephen A. Smith for Harsh Criticism of Stephen Curry

In response to Stephen A. Smith’s criticism of Stephen Curry’s leadership in the wake of Draymond Green’s suspension for an altercation with Jusuf Nurkic, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr expressed his disagreement.

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While Kerr acknowledged the league’s decision regarding Green’s suspension, he voiced his disgust with Smith’s comments questioning Curry’s leadership. The controversy surrounding Green’s suspension has sparked discussions about the team’s dynamics, with Kerr defending Curry against any insinuations of leadership shortcomings.

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“Steph is as good of a leader as I’ve been around. The guy is an amazing human being. What he’s done over the last decade, leading this team through all the ups and downs and turmoil. For anybody to question Stephen Curry’s leadership, it’s actually kind of sickening to me,” Kerr said. “I saw some of that; it’s disgusting. He’s one of the finest human beings I have ever been around.”

Smith bashed Curry’s leadership

In the aftermath of another on-court incident involving Draymond Green, along with an unprecedented suspension, Stephen A. Smith pointed the finger at two-time MVP Stephen Curry. Smith urged Curry to be more assertive in making his teammates understand the gravity of the situation. Comparing the situation to the hypothetical involvement of LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers, Smith suggested that James would face extensive backlash from fans for poor leadership.

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Both Curry and James are renowned for leading by example on the court rather than adopting a disciplinarian role. They have established themselves as leaders who guide their teammates through their actions rather than through a hands-on approach. Therefore, holding them accountable for the actions of others may be deemed unfair.

Has Curry been a bad leader?

Golden State’s challenging start to the season can be attributed to the underwhelming performances of key players such as Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul, all of whom are posting career-worst numbers. Despite the struggles, the Warriors’ bench, ranking fourth in the league in points per game, has been a positive aspect.

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Amidst the team’s difficulties, Stephen Curry stands out as the sole bright spot. Averaging 29.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, the 35-year-old has been the driving force behind the team’s 10 wins, placing them 11th in the Western Conference standings.

Warriors' Steve Kerr Calls Recent Criticism of Stephen Curry 'Disgusting'

Curry, a culture-setter for the Warriors, continues to excel, but his contributions have been somewhat overshadowed by Draymond Green’s on-court incidents, which have impacted the team’s overall culture. Despite Curry’s greatness, addressing such challenges remains a collective effort.