After the Warriors’ Loss, Steve Kerr Goes on a Wild Rant

Over the years, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has made some outrageous tirades regarding NBA refereeing. However, his tirade on Wednesday night following the Dubs’ shocking NBA Cup quarterfinal defeat to the Rockets might be one of his most venomous outbursts ever. With 27 seconds remaining, the Warriors’ lead was reduced to one point after leading by as much as seven points in the last four minutes. With 11 seconds remaining, Steph Curry attempted a 3-pointer but missed, and the resulting rebound attempt devolved into a crazy scurry for a loose ball. When Rockets player Fred Van Vleet dove for the loose ball after Gary Payton II grabbed it for the Warriors, Payton attempted to transfer the ball from the floor to a teammate. Jonathan Kuminga of Golden State and Jalen Green of Houston both sprinted for the ball after that pass turned into a second loose ball. With 3.1 seconds remaining, crew chief Billy Kennedy sounded his whistle and ruled Kuminga a foul for reaching in. The Warriors’ final-second attempt was blocked, Green hit both of his free throws, and Houston prevailed 91-90. Steve Kerr’s viral rant After being queried about the call for a few minutes, Kerr...