“Steve Kerr Takes Blame as Team USA Barely Escapes Upset Against South Sudan”
Golden State Warriors News: Team USA narrowly avoided an embarrassing defeat on Sunday, with South Sudan pushing them to the brink. The Americans ultimately won 101-100, but their performance was far from convincing for a heavily favored Team USA squad.
In his post-game interview, national team head coach Steve Kerr was brutally honest. The four-time NBA champion coach took full responsibility for the narrow win.
Kerr addressed the reporters succinctly, making it clear that he is to blame for the near disaster.
“I did not do a great job preparing our team,” Kerr said, (h/t Legion Hoops on X, formerly Twitter). “We did not focus enough on what they’re capable of, and that’s on me.”
This response is typical of the veteran coach, who never throws his players under the bus. Instead, he accepted full responsibility for what could have been a catastrophic loss for the Americans.
As the saying goes, a win is a win. However, this victory adds some nerves — at least for the fans — as Team USA heads into their quest for a gold medal in the upcoming Olympics in Paris. Although the Americans remain the overwhelming favorites, games like these introduce a bit of doubt regarding their absolute dominance.