Warriors confident Steve Kerr will return

Apr 27, 2017 - 12:04 AM Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers fully expects Steve Kerr to find a solution to his debilitating health issues without being forced out of coaching because of complications from two back surgeries.

It just might not be right away.

"What he's facing is fixable," Myers told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

"There is a solution here. We just need to discover it, and we will. I'm confident we will."

The 51-year-old Kerr plans to be examined at Stanford this week and is away from the team until he feels well enough to return.

He didn't coach the NBA-best Warriors in Games 3 and 4 at Portland last week while dealing with headaches, nausea and discomfort in his neck.

"It's not easy, but it's not insurmountable. This one, we will overcome it. And those aren't just words, that's the truth. I wouldn't put a time on it but that's how I feel," Myers said.

"Certain diagnoses you are forced to accept entirely and know that there isn't a solution. There is a solution for this - we've just got to find it."

For now, top assistant Mike Brown is leading the way with an experienced coaching staff and veteran team as the Warriors wait to learn their next opponent - the Los Angeles Clippers or Utah - after sweeping Portland in four games.

Brown and Kerr are in constant communication, including after the Jazz took a 3-2 series lead with a win Tuesday night.

Brown is prepared to coach the Warriors into the second round until Kerr is able to return.

"Steve's going to be a part of this process all the time," Brown said.

Source: AAP