Warriors News: Steve Kerr Explains Not Having Say in Personnel Matters

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Saturday he doesn't have "any personnel power" in the Dubs' roster moves, and he thinks that helps lead a more coordinated organization.

Mark Medina of the Bay Area News Group noted the coach and general manager Bob Myers talk regularly, but there's a clear separation of powers.

"I want to win today. Bob wants to win today and tomorrow," Kerr said. "Those things aren't always compatible. If you're in charge of all that, it gets cloudy. It makes you see the forest for the trees. This is the best model. This is how it works for us."

The 52-year-old former NBA guard, who previously served as general manager of the Phoenix Suns for three years starting in June 2007, confirmed he didn't want a role in personnel decisions when he took the Warriors job in May 2014.

Myers added that "collaborating is the healthiest way to do it" and praised Kerr's depth of knowledge, per Medina.

"I know sometimes people like to put a hierarchy on it. You either both succeed or you both fail, in my opinion," he said. "That's kind of my thought on it. I'm lucky to have a guy like Steve who not only has done my job, but has played in the NBA. He has experienced a ton of success and experienced more success than I ever will. He knows basketball."

It's hard to argue with success.

The star-studded Warriors have gone 248-51 since Kerr took over, including an NBA-best 41-12 in 2017-18. They have also reached three straight Finals, winning two titles.