Arr, me hearties! Warriors' Steve Kerr be complainin' 'bout them foul calls like a salty sea dog. He be thinkin' they be trickin' them refs into makin' calls.
2023-12-26
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Cap'n Steve Kerr be mighty vexed by all the foul calls what plagued 'is Golden State Warriors during their shameful defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets on Monday eve. Aye, 'twas a sorry sight indeed!
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed his frustration with NBA officials after his team's loss to the Denver Nuggets. Kerr highlighted the significant difference in free-throw attempts between the two teams, with Denver shooting 32 free throws compared to Golden State's 23. Kerr criticized the way defense is being legislated out of the game, suggesting that players are exploiting the rules to draw fouls. He stated that if he were a fan, he wouldn't have wanted to watch the second half of the game, as he found it disgusting. Kerr acknowledged that players in the league are smart and have learned how to take advantage of the way officials call games.Warriors star Stephen Curry also chimed in, noting the inconsistency in how physicality is officiated during games. He mentioned that the game was slowed down due to a disparity in foul calls, which changed the complexion of the game. Curry clarified that he was not saying they didn't commit fouls but felt that it was tough for his team on that particular night.
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray defended his teammate Nikola Jokic, saying that Jokic gets beat up down low and that it's difficult for officials to call every foul.
The Warriors' loss dropped their record to 15-15, while the Nuggets improved to 22-10. It was a frustrating outcome for Kerr and his team, who felt that the free-throw disparity played a significant role in the game.