The 2023 season has been nothing short of abysmal for the Golden State Warriors and their head coach, Steve Kerr. With each passing game, losses have piled up, leaving fans and analysts scrutinizing every move made by the team, particularly focusing on Kerr’s decisions.
As pressure mounts on the Warriors’ star-studded roster, tensions escalated further when Kerr called out supporters for booing former Bulls general manager Jerry Krause during a recent game. Many are expressing their disappointment in the coach they once revered, giving rise to one resounding sentiment among the fanbase: ‘I hate Kerr so much.’
Steve Kerr disgusted with fans booing Jerry Krause
Golden State Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr, has come under fire from NBA fans after he called out supporters for booing the late Jerry Krause during a Chicago Bulls tribute. The Bulls honored players, coaches, and managers from their iconic 1995-1996 championship-winning team on Friday.
Former Bulls GM Jerry Krause was boo'd during the team's Ring of Honor ceremony at halftime.
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 13, 2024
His wife Thelma, who appeared in his place, was captured on the big screen and visibly emotional during the booing.pic.twitter.com/7zLAtOTZvc
However, the celebrations quickly turned sour when fans began booing Krause, the former general manager of the Bulls who passed away in 2017. Witnesses at the event reported seeing Thelma Krause, Jerry’s widow, visibly shaken by the incident.
"It's absolutely shameful and I'm devastated by that… I'm so disappointed with the fans."
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 13, 2024
Steve Kerr on Bulls fans booing Jerry and Thelma Krause during the Ring of Honor ceremony.
(via @NBCSWarriors)pic.twitter.com/taqfg0NOkl
Kerr expressed his disgust at the behavior during a postgame interview, stating, “It’s absolutely shameful. I cannot believe it. I’m devastated for Thelma and for the Krause family.”
Kerr, who himself played for the Bulls from 1993 to 1998, admitted that not everyone in the crowd participated in the booing, but was still appalled by the number of fans who did.
The incident has sparked outrage among NBA fans who believe that booing Krause was disrespectful and crossed a line. However, most of them are still grabbing Steve Kerr’s throat, who seems to find no break from the Warriors fans.
Fans lash out at Steve Kerr
The NBA community was left in a state of disbelief as Golden State Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr, became the target of widespread outrage. Kerr’s recent remarks, calling out fans for booing Jerry Krause, have ignited a firestorm of criticism directed at the renowned coach.
Kerr worry bout everything but winning this year pic.twitter.com/nzAMInU3sa
— @coachhprimeee Burner (@coachhprimeee) January 13, 2024
warrior fan since the 70s, and I am here to tell Steve Kerr and that Gandalf looking mentor of his Popovich to go pound sand. Scold and whine all you want, but you don't get to tell fans what to do. GFY.
— Miles August (@milesaugust09) January 13, 2024
I hate kerr so much
— Soggy Sports (@soggy_sportss) January 13, 2024
In what has undeniably been a challenging 2023-24 season for the Warriors, with a dismal record of 18 wins and 20 defeats, injuries plaguing key players like Chris Paul and others, and the suspension of Draymond Green, tensions have run high. Unsurprisingly, Steve Kerr finds himself at the center of fans’ grievances.
Fans have taken to various platforms, venting their anger towards Kerr, expressing disdain for his controversial comments and suggesting he deflects blame from himself and the team’s subpar performance. Social media has been buzzing with hashtags and posts, highlighting the growing dissatisfaction among supporters.
While it is no secret that every team faces hurdles throughout a season, the accumulated challenges faced by the Warriors have left them teetering on the edge of chaos. As the pressure mounts on the team, Steve Kerr must navigate these troubled waters carefully, as the future of the franchise hangs in the balance.
It remains to be seen how Kerr and the Warriors will respond to the mounting criticism and whether they can salvage their season from further disappointment. As the redemption arc is much awaited, the NBA world eagerly awaits their next move.
