Steve Kerr has given up on discussing one major flaw in the Golden State Warriors’ roster.
The Golden State Warriors extended their winning run with a 123–114 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night, keeping their recent surge in the Western Conference alive.
Yet, even in victory, one of their most persistent habits showed up again. Turnovers once more defined stretches of Golden State’s performance. But Steve Kerr’s decision-making might be the problem.
Steve Kerr doesn’t discuss Golden State Warriors’ turnover problem
Golden State Warriors’ ball control has been a recurring concern all season, and that trend continued against Utah.
The Warriors committed 14 turnovers on the night, which the Jazz turned into 22 points — keeping the game tighter than it should have been until late in the fourth quarter.
After the game, Kerr was asked whether he still discusses turnovers with his players. His answer was as direct as it gets.
“I don’t bring it up anymore, and that’s the truth,” Kerr said. “I’m no longer talking about turnovers with the team.”
That blunt response signals a shift in approach for the veteran coach. Instead of dwelling on mistakes, Kerr appears focused on maintaining rhythm and confidence within his rotation.
He’s trusting that the experience of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green will allow the team to clean things up without added pressure.
Golden State Warriors still among league leaders in turnovers
Even with the win, the Warriors remain one of the NBA’s most turnover-prone teams. They rank second in the league in turnovers per game at 16.2, trailing only the Portland Trail Blazers’ 17.1.
Those errors have proven costly — Golden State also ranks second in points allowed off turnovers, conceding 20.7 per game. Portland once again sits ahead with 21.5.
Kerr’s decision to stop emphasizing turnovers might be as much about psychology as strategy — freeing his players from overthinking mistakes.
Still, if Golden State plans to make a real postseason push, ball security can’t stay an afterthought. The coach might not be mentioning it anymore, but it’s a problem the numbers won’t let the Warriors forget.
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