Emotions push uncommon actions at times. For a veteran coach like Steve Kerr, animated and wearing everything on his sleeve, his powerful sentiments help the Golden State Warriors attain a certain standard. His tolerance for error wasn’t always low. There was a time when Kerr could watch mistakes and still be confident to rely on “overwhelming” talent. However, years removed from it, now he is back to bouncing in anger when his players commit an error. And the culprit could even be Stephen Curry.

That’s exactly what happened in their famous win over the Boston Celtics this season. Curry’s complacency gave five points away and the nine-time champion unloaded on his star player. Even Draymond Green, a ruthless leader grew concerned “watching Steph’s reaction and how he responds,”. The Chef though embraced it, and it’s because even he resonates with the way Steve Kerr feels.

“It’s up to me to understand how each guy’s going to respond. I think the biggest thing and Steph knows this, Draymond knows this, I am coaching those two guys this year to take care of the ball because if they don’t, we can’t win. I’ve said this in the media many times. We can’t play like we did five years ago and win,” said the renowned coach on 95.7 The Game.

In a holistic context, a few turnovers seem harmful. However, for a fast-paced team such as the Warriors, Kerr’s assessment is spot on. Five times have the Bay surpassed their season average for turnovers this season. All of their three losses have come in such scenarios. But there’s also another reason Steve Kerr knows he can’t rest this season.

It’s because, in the past, it’s these disappointing results that have prevented Stephen Curry and the Warriors from being in the playoffs. Now, the environment is a lot more intense than even a year ago.

Steve Kerr has learned hard lessons from the past

When one talks about the Golden State Warriors, a thing that’s known is this could be their last stretch. A final act for not only Stephen Curry and Green but also potentially for Kerr. Hence, the magnitude of these final three years is heightened. The objective without doubt is to win titles, however, losing with grace is never shameful. But for that, they need an opportunity to do so.

In the past, the Warriors have felt the pain of being eliminated in the Play-In Tournament. Furthermore, last season, with Green’s suspensions, the Bay needed just two more wins to be a sixth seed. Had they done that, Curry and the core would have had another postseason appearance.

Hence, it’s vital for Steve Kerr to maintain a benchmark that doesn’t bring the Warriors to such a place again. In the East, there is such room. Only last season, there was a 14-game disparity between the first and second seeds. In the cutthroat West, such a difference wouldn’t even get a team to the Play-In.

“That’s why we have to be on top of our game. That’s why I have to yell at Curry for a turnover,” said Kerr. “I mean a year ago we missed the playoffs by two games and you know two year prior to that I think if I’m not mistaken we won 51 names and won the championship. So the difference between being in a great spot and in the playoffs with a good seed and having a chance for things to break your way versus you’re in the Play-In, you have a bad night and you’re out. I mean it’s very slim,”.

The horrors of the past and fine margins are the reasons Steve Kerr has to be more demanding than ever from his roster. An 11-3 start signals toward his intricate attention to detail. The Bay looks organized and mainly motivated to achieve more greatness in this final spell. Do you think they will win a title? Let us know your views in the comments below.