Yahoo Sports reports: Starting as a rookie in the NBA is difficult. Starting in the NBA as a rookie for Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is exceedingly difficult – and rare. Kerr has a reputation for not giving many minutes to rookies, probably because he's coached contending teams replete with veterans for the vast majority of his career.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 27, 2026 3:27 AM
First round pick makes bold claim about potential role with Golden State Warriors
Starting as a rookie in the NBA is difficult. Starting in the NBA as a rookie for Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is exceedingly difficult – and rare. Kerr has a reputation for not giving many minutes to rookies, probably because he's coached contending teams replete with veterans for the vast majority of his career.
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