The Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr wants fewer NBA games for player health, but Stephen A Smith used the NHL to expose the flaw in that logic

Stephen A. Smith and his controversial statements often hit the headlines. Following his fierce reality check on New Orleans, the TV personality has now clapped back at Warriors’ coach, Steve Kerr. The coach suggested some modifications to shorten the NBA schedule for the players’ sake, but Smith, with his harsh reality check, seems to be making it clear to Kerr that the suggestion is unrealistic.

Steve’s suggestion seemed sensible to some, but, according to Awful Announcing, Stephen took him for a hypocrite. After losing to the Utah Jazz, the coach made his idea public and said, “I know this will not be a popular opinion in the league office, but I will continue to say it because it’s obvious we need to play fewer games, we need to take 10 games off the schedule.” Following this opinion, he also agreed that the player will face lower pay as a consequence.

Smith, on the other hand, brought the NHL into the scene and replied, “I don’t hear hockey players talking about playing less games. They play 82 games.” He mentioned this after showing disappointment with Kerr’s suggestion and the NBA’s 11-year, $77 billion contract.

Stephen’s rant continued with several attacks on the coach

Steve might have dropped his suggestion for the sake of his players, as more games increase the risk of injury, but reality seems harsh. He did accept the consequences, but Stephen A. Smith apparently didn’t take this suggestion lightly and continued with his taunts. With the players’ contracts totaling almost $350 million, the TV personality said it’s hypocritical to ask for fewer games.

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​Stephen also went ahead sarcastically and added, “What the hell you want next, you want us to put a diaper and a bib on these guys?” Showing a no-nonsense attitude. It looks like these taunts stem from Steve’s past, as he never made similar claims, whether as a player or as a general manager. Now that he has secured over nine championships, his current state seems to allow him to speak on this matter.

Smith’s NHL comparison on paper seems fair because hockey players play all 82 games and earn salaries that are significantly lower than those of average NBA players. With NBA salaries already exceeding the hundred-million mark, it would indeed be a challenge for the league to keep up with a $77 billion contract.

This entire situation could be just another Smith’s harsh rant on a sports matter, but the main logic behind his taunts seems to be making a point. Steve, on the other hand, was concerned about the Warriors’ loss to the Utah Jazz and shared his opinion, as the close defeat highlighted the team’s injury struggles and fatigue.