Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr received double technical fouls and ejection midway through fourth quarter during 103-102 loss to LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on January 5. Kerr exploded protesting clear goaltending violation when Clippers’ John Collins swatted Gary Payton II’s layup attempt after release. Steve Kerr ejected goaltending call cost Warriors four points amid Stephen Curry fouling out.
With 7:57 remaining and Warriors trailing, Collins pinned Payton’s shot leading to fastbreak where Curry drew fifth foul. Kerr stormed midcourt yelling “goaltend!” requiring assistants, Payton, and Podziemski restraint as crew chief Brian Forte admitted postgame “should have been ruled goaltending.
” Snoop Dogg narrated broadcast chaos. Preceding Curry floater waved off despite going in drew initial ire, compounding “two crazy calls” per Curry shifting momentum. Interim coach Terry Stotts quipped “saving Steve some money” while Curry praised Kerr’s passion.
Fallout ReactionsKerr’s fifth career ejection echoes history of ref clashes including 2019 $25K fine. Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler echoed support despite free throw penalty. Steve Kerr ejected goaltending call fuels officiating debates amid Warriors’ 18-20 skid. League scrutiny looms. Steve Kerr ejected goaltending call defines heated night.
