The Golden State Warriors have been phenomenal with Luke Walton stepping in as the head coach. His services were needed and he delivered. After 43 games, the Dubs are 39-4 and on track to break Steve Kerr’s 72-10 regular season win record with the Chicago Bulls. Tonight, against the Indiana Pacers, Coach Kerr will return to the Warriors.
Kerr’s absence was tied into his two offseason back surgeries. Right before training camp, Kerr experienced spinal fluid leak and the organization felt it was right to let Kerr fully recovery before returning.
For more information refer to the official Warriors press release below:
WARRIORS HEAD COACH STEVE KERR MAKES RETURN TO THE BENCH TONIGHT
Second-Year Head Coach Took Leave Of Absence On October 1 To Focus On Rehab From Offseason Back Surgeries
OAKLAND, Calif. – Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr is returning from his leave of absence and will be on the bench to coach the Warriors tonight in their game against the Indiana Pacers at Oracle Arena, the team announced today.
Kerr originally took a leave of absence on October 1, 2015, to focus on rehabilitation and recovery from a pair of offseason back surgeries. After leading the Warriors to a franchise-record 67 regular-season victories in 2015-16 and the team’s first NBA Championship in 40 years, Kerr underwent surgery on his back to repair a ruptured disc in late July and a follow-up surgery in early September.
Luke Walton, the team’s lead assistant coach, served as interim head coach in Kerr’s absence and helped guide the Warriors to a 39-4 record, which equals the second-best record through 43 games in NBA history (trailing only the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls at 40-3). Walton was named NBA Coach of the Month in November as the Warriors began the season with 24-consecutive victories, the most wins ever to start a season in professional team sports.
For more information on the Golden State Warriors 2015-16 season, presented by Kaiser Permanente, visit warriors.com.