Why Steve Kerr isn't doing video conference calls with Warriors players

As people all over the world continue to practice social distancing because of the coronavirus pandemic, video conferencing has soared.

It's a great way to see people's faces and stay connected.

But that doesn't mean everybody is taking part.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr told the following story Thursday night during a radio appearance on KNBR 680:

"I got a text yesterday from (Sacramento Kings coach) Luke Walton. He said, 'Have you had any Zoom conference calls with your team?' And I said, 'No. Have you?' He goes, 'No. I'm hearing that other teams are doing that and I was feeling bad that we weren't.' And I said, 'You know what -- it's fake. It's fake hustle (laughter).'

"Picture this -- you're a player and this kind of suspension to a season is happening, do you really want to get on a Zoom conference call with your coach? No! No! It's the last thing you want. It's fake hustle. We're not doing any of that stuff."

Kerr isn't demanding daily 10:00 p.m. meetings where every Warriors player discusses what they did that day?!

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It sounds like the eight-time NBA champion has more important things to do:

In all seriousness though -- great response, coach. Keep enjoying the family time and watching film on some of the top 2020 NBA Draft prospects.

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