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Kyle Koster

Steve Kerr Makes Strong Plea for NBA Refs to Start Calling All the Obvious Travels

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts to a call by referee Michael Smith (38) during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. | Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Steve Kerr broke into the NBA as a player in 1988 and has seen the league evolve in ways good and bad over nearly four decades. On Monday night it appears that he hit a breaking point when it comes to all of the obvious uncalled travels that have become a routine part of the experience. The Golden State Warriors coach was whistled for a technical after imploring an official to call a blatant shuffle during a 119-101 victory over the Charlotte Hornets.

When asked about the incident during his postgame availability, Kerr issued a plea for action from those tasked with calling travelling.

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