The Warriors are in a tough spot, and man, fans are not holding back—especially when it comes to Steve Kerr. The team’s been all over the place this season, but right now, all eyes are on Buddy Hield and whether Kerr’s handling his struggles the right way.
When the Warriors picked up Hield, fans expected him to be a legitimate scoring weapon. Especially after all the roster shake-ups. But instead of being that knockdown shooter they needed, he’s been stuck in a brutal slump… and at this point, it’s starting to feel like a full-blown pattern, not just a rough stretch.
Alright, let’s talk numbers—because they’re ugly. In the February 10 game against the Bucks, Hield played 30 minutes and put up 16 points on 7-of-15 shooting, but his 2-of-8 from three? Yeah, that’s a problem. This guy was brought in to hit threes, and right now, he’s just not doing that. And this isn’t a one-off. Over the last 10 games, he’s putting up just 9.9 points and 3.8 rebounds, shooting a rough 38.9% from the field. That’s way below what he’s supposed to bring to the table. So naturally, fans are asking the obvious:
Why is Steve Kerr giving him so many minutes when he’s clearly struggling? The frustration hit a breaking point during the Warriors’ game against the Mavericks. Hield played 29 minutes—and what did he do with them? Three points. Yup. A guy whose entire job is to hit threes… scored just three points in 29 minutes. That’s brutal, and fans are losing patience—not just with Hield, but with Kerr’s insistence on keeping him in the rotation.
The team’s already fighting for their playoff lives, and with trade rumors flying, Warriors fans are wondering—is Kerr making the right calls? Should someone else be getting those minutes? Is he too loyal to certain veterans? Does something need to change ASAP?
One thing’s for sure—fans have had enough. And they’re making it loud and clear.
Fan Reactions: Angry at Steve Kerr
After the Warriors dropped a must-win game against a shorthanded Mavericks team, the backlash against Kerr exploded. Fans are roasting his rotations, his game plans, his lack of adjustments—and they’re not exactly being subtle about it.
“Steve Kerr let Kyrie Irving beat them by himself and he got just that. Was obvious first 5 minutes of the game.” And honestly? They’re right. Kyrie set the tone immediately, dropping 8 quick points in the first five minutes while torching the Warriors’ defense. Kerr? He didn’t adjust at all. He let Kyrie get comfortable, and the guy went off—dropping 42 points in a one-man demolition job while the Warriors just… watched.
“Look at Buddy Hield’s stat line and then ask yourself why Kerr is playing him like he’s the 3rd most important player on this team.” Oof. That one hurts because it’s true. Hield’s 3-point game against the Mavs wasn’t just a bad night—it’s been happening way too often. The guy’s shooting just 29.4% from deep in February—down from 38% earlier in the season. And yet, Kerr keeps riding with him, leaving fans wondering: What exactly is Kerr seeing that the rest of us aren’t?
“Team has no SGs, no backup PG and Steve Kerr. No playoffs. They needed to win this game and just lost to the Mavs without more than half [their] roster.” And this is where it gets even worse. The Mavs weren’t even at full strength. No Anthony Davis, no Daniel Gafford, no Tim Hardaway Jr. And still, the Warriors blew it. This was a golden opportunity in a tight playoff race, and Kerr’s questionable decisions—like rolling with Hield over better options—cost them.
“Idk how Kerr can watch Buddy and Moody this game and think that Buddy is the better option as a starter. ” This one hits home. Moses Moody got just 15 minutes but still put up 8 points on 4-of-6 shooting—efficient, effective, and a spark on both ends. Meanwhile, Hield got twice as many minutes and did next to nothing.
So, fans are asking the obvious: Why does Kerr keep prioritizing Hield over Moody? At this point, the Warriors’ season is on the line. If Kerr keeps sticking with struggling veterans and refusing to shake things up, they might not even make the play-in tournament.
And let’s be real—fans aren’t gonna let that slide. It’s time for Kerr to wake up and make changes before it’s too late.
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