It isn’t easy for Warriors coach Steve Kerr to use lineups that feature Jimmy Butler , Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green on the court at the same time.
While each player has their individual strengths and weaknesses, the fact of the matter is that none of the forwards can sink 3-point shots at a reliable rate -- meaning all three sharing the court naturally shrinks the floor.
Still, Kerr used the Butler-Kuminga-Green lineup in Golden State’s impressive 119-109 season-opening win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena, and genuinely liked what he saw. The 12-year coach shared his thoughts on the trio with KNBR’s “Willard and Dibs” on Wednesday.
“Well, just the athleticism and the ability to switch 3, 4 and 5 -- the defensive connection was good,” Kerr to