Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has commented on Kristaps Porzingis' decision to step away from basketball, revealing they exchanged text messages about the situation.
Kerr addressed the media regarding the Latvian center's unexpected absence, stating he had reached out to Porzingis personally. The Warriors coach did not disclose specific details of their conversation but acknowledged the difficulty of the situation.
Porzingis, who has dealt with injury concerns throughout his career, recently announced he would be taking time away from the game. Kerr's remarks represent the first public comments from a high-profile NBA figure on the matter.
