Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, has once again voiced his concerns about the enforcement of traveling violations in the NBA. During the Warriors' 119-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, Kerr became visibly upset over a non-called travel, which resulted in him receiving a technical foul. This incident highlights Kerr's ongoing criticism of what he perceives as inconsistent officiating regarding traveling violations.
Kerr, a former NBA guard, emphasizes the importance of footwork in basketball. He believes that the entire game is based on this fundamental skill and has been vocal about the need for officials to call more traveling violations. Despite acknowledging that officials have "a million things to watch during the game," Kerr insists that attention to footwork is crucial.
"The entire game is based on footwork, we need to enforce traveling violations and we are not doing it and I don't understand why."
From: Steve Kerr
Kerr's frustration with the current state of officiating stems from his observation that five to six traveling violations go uncalled in each game. This sentiment is not new for Kerr, who has previously criticized officials for their leniency. He pointed out during the game against the Hornets that fans were also calling for a traveling violation, indicating a shared perception among spectators.
"They do a great job and work their tails off and communicate well, but I see five or six travels a game that aren't called."
From: Steve Kerr
Despite his critiques, Kerr acknowledges the hard work and dedication of NBA officials. He praises their efforts in managing games but stresses the necessity of focusing on traveling calls. His own team, the Golden State Warriors, is not exempt from committing such violations, as evidenced by their four traveling calls in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
"I don't understand why we are not teaching our officials to call travel in this league."
From: Steve Kerr
Kerr's insistence on improving officiating highlights his commitment to maintaining the integrity of basketball's fundamental skills. He argues that consistent enforcement of rules like traveling is vital for the good of the game.
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