Steve Kerr conceded he made a “stupid mistake” when addressing Kristaps Porzingis’ health during a recent radio appearance.
The Golden State Warriors coach reversed earlier remarks in which he labeled Porzingis’ reported POTS diagnosis as misinformation.
He issued the clarification before the Golden State Warriors’ matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center.
Kerr backtracks on comments about Porzingis’ condition
In the radio interview, Steve Kerr stated he had been informed that Kristaps Porzingis did not have postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, known as POTS.
He later acknowledged that discussing a medical diagnosis was outside his area of expertise, and he should have known better.
“It was a stupid mistake by me to talk about something that I’m not qualified to talk about. Even trying to discuss the diagnosis, that was my mistake, and I need to leave that to the professionals.”
Kerr added that the matter was a medical issue beyond his ability to properly explain and expressed regret for speaking on it publicly.
Porzingis remains sidelined as Warriors monitor situation
Kristaps Porzingis was ruled out against the LA Lakers, extending his absence as he dealt with an illness Kerr described as contagious and resulting in significant fluid loss.
The 7-foot-2 center has seen limited action since joining the Warriors and appeared in just 42 games last season, in part due to the condition.
Kerr said the organization will continue to monitor Porzingis’ status moving forward, not risking him back early to try and compete in the Western Conference.
Porzingis has had a history of injury issues that have caused him to miss games. But this issue seems a lot more severe and unrelated to any injury sustained on the court.
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