On May 10, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs Western Conference Semifinals G4, the Warriors at home to meet the Grizzlies. Before the game, the Warriors suddenly broke bad news. Head coach Kerr will miss G4 against the Grizzlies today due to a positive COVID-19 test, and Mike Brown will become the team's interim manager.
Kerr's absence was very sudden, and he also directed the Warriors' shooting training on the morning of the game day and gave interviews to the media. But 2 hours before the game, news suddenly came from the front that Kerr tested positive for the new crown. Fortunately, the rest of the Warriors tested negative for COVID-19.
Will Kerr's absence have an impact on the Warriors' on-the-spot command? The answer, of course, is yes. But Mike Brown has been with the Warriors for many years, having previously been primarily responsible for offensive tactics, and this season began taking charge of the team's defense. It should be said that Mike Brown is very familiar with the Warriors' offensive and defensive systems. According to statistics, during Mike Brown's playoff tenure as interim coach, the Warriors' record is 13 wins. In Cole's absence, he is indeed the most suitable replacement.
It is worth mentioning that Mike Brown has reached a four-year coaching contract with the Kings. Before the end of the season, Mike Brown will leave the Warriors to take up his post with the Kings. This playoff G4 game will also become the touchstone of Mike Brown's coaching, and I hope he can have a good performance and lead the team to win this battle of King Mountain.