Steve Kerr got news of the his friend and protege’s change-in-plans early. Wednesday afternoon, Kerr got a call from Steve Nash, telling him that he was leaving his consultant role with the Warriors to take on the head gig in Brooklyn.
Kerr said he was surprised, but has no doubts Nash will ultimately succeed, despite a lack of traditional experience. Five years with the Warriors when they were at their peak certainly plays a role in how he sees himself and his role in Brooklyn.
“I had no idea until yesterday afternoon and he called me just out of courtesy since he technically worked for us,” Steve Kerr told Tim Kawakawi of The Athletic.