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Steve Kerr to Be Given Time Off from Warriors to Pursue Medical Options on Back

The Golden State Warriors will be giving head coach Steve Kerr time off during the offseason so he can pursue treatment options for the health issues that forced him to miss part of the team's 2016-17 playoff run.

According to the Associated Press (h/t Pro Basketball Talk), Warriors general manager Bob Myers said Monday the organization will allow Kerr to explore ways to alleviate pain created by a spinal-fluid leak from back surgery about two years ago:

"I think at the point we're at now, it's what makes you 5-10-15 percent better?