Steve Kerr Taking the Raptors in 8
By Kyle Koster
Steve Kerr is an affable guy so it’s no surprise he gave a good-natured and witty response to some Toronto Raptors fans goading him into an NBA Finals prediction outside his hotel.
Steve Kerr has the Raptors winning in 8 ?? pic.twitter.com/gxY3nVYBlU
— Chris Montano (@gswchris) May 30, 2019
If the Golden State Warriors coach were to pick against his team in 7 or even 6 games, the NBA would be forced to investigate a potential Black Sox-type like situation. By picking the Raptors in eight games — a literal impossibility — he got a laugh and avoided any trouble.
Savvy, veteran move right there.