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In this double-shot episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric takes on two of the NBA's most emotionally charged debates: Is Steve Kerr really holding the Golden State Warriors back — and why has championship-or-bust become the only standard by which star players are judged?With Warriors fans calling for Steve Kerr's firing, Ric breaks down why blaming the coach misses the bigger picture. From lineup decisions and player development to defensive priorities and roster limitations, Ric explains why Kerr's approach hasn't suddenly changed — and why it's the same formula that delivered four championships and six Finals appearances.Ric also addresses criticism from former players like Brandon Jennings and Rashad McCants, the viral fallout from Joe Lacob's leaked email, and the unrealistic expectations surrounding Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and the Warriors' “play the kids” movement. Most importantly, he asks the question few want to confront: Is this really about Steve Kerr — or is it about accepting that the dynasty era is over?In the second half of the episode, Ric zooms out to challenge the modern NBA narrative that a superstar must contend for a title every year or demand a trade. Using Giannis Antetokounmpo, Steph Curry, and historical context, Ric makes the case that loyalty, legacy, and community impact still matter — and that greatness shouldn't be reduced to ring-counting alone.Thoughtful, unsparing, and deeply informed — this episode is a must-listen for Warriors fans and NBA truth-seekers alike.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe Lacob responds to a Warriors fan's email about frustrations over Golden State's season that puts a spotlight on coach Steve Kerr. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole dive into what is going on with the Warriors this season, where the growing frustration in Golden State is coming from and how best to remedy some of these issues. Then, the duo answers some fan mailbag question on the up-and-down Golden State Warriors season.(02:00) - Email gate: Joe Lacob's response to a Warriors fan creates waves(05:00) - Steve Kerr can't be happy with Joe Lacob's email going public(07:30) - What stood out the most from Joe Lacob's email?(09:00) - Steve Kerr announces Jonathan Kuminga will be back in Warriors' rotation vs. Suns(12:30) - Warriors' issues are less rotational, more personnel-related(14:30) - Are Warriors actually better with Jimmy Butler? Do Jimmy and Draymond Green fit together offensively?(18:00) - Should Draymond Green move to the bench to allow Jimmy Butler to get rolling?(22:30) - Bonta and Monte answer mailbag questions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
12-18 Papa & Silver Show - Hour 4: Steve Kerr Criticizes His Coaching as the Warriors Return to Action Tonight in Phoenix. The Gregs Respond to Last Sunday's Comments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Murph & Markus - hour 2: 49ers have a defense problem, Mike Krukow joins the show, & Steve Kerr changes his mood on Jonathan KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warriors/49ers Insider for The Sports Leader, Marcus Thompson joins the show to recap the last four days for the Warriors, including Joe Lacob's email response to a fan & Steve Kerr's comments about KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Murph & Markus - hour 1: Steve Kerr says Kuminga has earned more playing time, Brent Jones joins the show, & Steve Young interview replaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-17 Dirty Work Hour 3: Can you see this being Steve Kerr's last season coaching the Warriors? Plus we discuss concerns regarding 49ers defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Murph & Markus - hour 1: Steve Kerr says Kuminga has earned more playing time, Brent Jones joins the show, & Steve Young interview replaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Murph & Markus - hour 2: 49ers have a defense problem, Mike Krukow joins the show, & Steve Kerr changes his mood on Jonathan KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warriors/49ers Insider for The Sports Leader, Marcus Thompson joins the show to recap the last four days for the Warriors, including Joe Lacob's email response to a fan & Steve Kerr's comments about KumingaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steve Kerr believes the answers to the Warriors issues are on the roster, but like, are they?
In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Jauan Jennings and the 49ers wide receiver room, get back to their conversation about Steve Kerr and the frustration the Warriors' fan base feels toward him, and more.
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs react to some potential mixed messaging from Steve Kerr and the Warriors, wonder if all Kerr is trying to do is to win games, and more.
In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs try to make sense of all of the hate that is headed Steve Kerr's way from Warriors fans, wonder if a multi-time champion head coach has ever gotten this much hate, discuss some of the decisions that have led to some fans' frustration, and more.
Willard and Dibs join Steiny and Guru on a Wednesday edition of the Crossover. The guys react to what Steve Kerr told Willard and Dibs yesterday about his rotation decisions, wonder if Steph Curry has signed off on everything Steve Kerr is doing, and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Wednesday, December 17th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs try to make sense of all of the hate that is headed Steve Kerr's way from Warriors fans, wonder if a multi-time champion head coach has ever gotten this much hate, discuss some of the decisions that have led to some fans' frustration, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs wonder how Steve Kerr chooses who he plays, chat with Greg Cosell about the 49ers upcoming matchup with Phillip Rivers and the Colts, check in on Jauan Jennings, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Jauan Jennings and the 49ers wide receiver room, get back to their conversation about Steve Kerr and the frustration the Warriors' fan base feels toward him, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs react to some potential mixed messaging from Steve Kerr and the Warriors, wonder if all Kerr is trying to do is to win games, and more.
Willard and Dibs discuss the frustration headed Steve Kerr's way from Warriors fans and hear from a number of fans who are seemingly done with him as their head coach.
In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs wonder how Steve Kerr chooses who he plays, chat with Greg Cosell about the 49ers upcoming matchup with Phillip Rivers and the Colts, check in on Jauan Jennings, and more.
12-17 Dirty Work Hour 3: Can you see this being Steve Kerr's last season coaching the Warriors? Plus we discuss concerns regarding 49ers defenseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If it is not Jimmy Butler, what is the problem and how many people will say it's Steve Kerr
Sometimes the best move is for both parties to go in a different direction
In hour 1, Spadoni and Shasky discuss Lacob's email back to a fan, how do you feel about the owner responding the way Joe did?
How much do Warriors fans care whether or not Steve Kerr is the coach of the team
Willard and Dids discuss how Steve Kerr chooses who he plays on a given night.
Willard and Dibs continue to discuss the frustration the Warriors fan base has with Steve Kerr, wonder if there's ever been a multi-time champion head coach that has faced this kind of criticism, and more.
Willard and Dibs try to figure out exactly what Joe Lacob was talking about in his email response to a frustrated Warriors fan.
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr joins Willard and Dibs to react to Sunday's rough loss to the Blazers, to discuss Joe Lacob's email to a frustrated fan, the team's struggles through 27 games, his relationship with Jonathan Kuminga, and more.
In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about the team's 13-14 start, Joe Lacob's email to a frustrated Warriors fan, Jonathan Kuminga's role, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler's responsibilities, and more.
Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, December 16th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Joe Lacob's response to an email from a frustrated Warriors fan, debate whether it's good or bad for an owner to do that, chat with Warriors fans, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs continue to break down the latest Warriors drama, chat with Audacy NBA Insider Nick Friedell about the Warriors, try to figure out exactly what Joe Lacob was talking about in his email, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs take calls from Warriors fans, discuss if there is a solution to the Warriors' problems, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about the team's 13-14 start, Joe Lacob's email to a frustrated Warriors fan, Jonathan Kuminga's role, Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler's responsibilities, and more.
Willard and Dibs try to make sense of the way a portion of the Warriors fan base feels about Steve Kerr, who has won four championships as head coach of the Warriors. Is the hate out of control?
Steiny & Guru debate why Steve Kerr is and isn't playing particular players and Kuminga feels like the guy who always gets stuck with the label of reason for defeat.
Steiny & Guru debate how much Steve Kerr can help this roster between now and the NBA Trade Deadline, which really opens up a month before because of the Kuminga's timeline.
Steiny & Guru wonder if the new news about Kerr's rotation choices is an admission of fault or if he's still doing what he can to maximize the Warriors ... Plus, a fight ensues about Kobe Bryant.
NBA insider for The Sports Leader and The Athletic Sam Amick joins Silver & J.D. to react to Joe Lacob's email, Steve Kerr's criticisms over his own coaching, and how the Warriors can navigate their struggles as they approach a borderline desperate situationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steiny & Guru receive wind of Steve Kerr's response to Joe Lacob's email this morning and he brushes it off... But is that how he really feels?!
Steiny & Guru get into Steve Kerr's response to Lacob's email, the Giants new pitcher, and why Guru can't give Steiny (or Larry Bird) a compliment.
NBA insider for The Sports Leader and The Athletic Sam Amick joins Silver & J.D. to react to Joe Lacob's email, Steve Kerr's criticisms over his own coaching, and how the Warriors can navigate their struggles as they approach a borderline desperate situationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Golden State dropped consecutive clutch games over the weekend. Even with Steph Curry's heroic performances, the Warriors came up short. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down why leads keep slipping away from the Warriors late in games and how that has led to mediocrity in Golden State.(02:00) - Warriors drop consecutive clutch-time games to Timberwolves and Trail Blazers over the weekend(07:00) - Warriors' fourth-ranked defensive rating doesn't match the eye test(11:00) - How can Warriors' role players get a rhythm if their rotations keep changing?(17:00) - Joe Lacob won't be happy with Warriors' level of mediocrity(23:00) - Is Steve Kerr getting burnt out coaching this iteration of the Warriors?(26:30) - Warriors' blown leads in the fourth quarter are a problem(32:00) - Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are starting to not fit together as well as we've seen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Damon Bruce Plus: Warriors, 49ers, Giants, A’s Bay Area Sports Talk
3:14: Steph hit 12 3's, the Warriors lost, and Steve Kerr has officially lost his touch9:03: Rant: Kuminga and all the other roster absurdities20:19: What happens when Jimmy Butler turns on the Warriors — and what if Draymond does too?28:35: The 49ers have their (offensive) swagger back37:20: Is this the end of Mahomes, Kelce, and Reid?44:23: RIP Ernie, whose funeral was on Sunday47:29: Today in history: Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Steve Kerr is A reason, but THE reason, the Warriors are struggling right now
Steve Kerr is Getting Frustrated full 1394 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:45:09 +0000 ymQadebTdB4JQhoxxwhEF0lzOq0pf4cV sports Willard & Dibs sports Steve Kerr is Getting Frustrated Bay Area natives, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley, discuss the top stories in Bay Area sports, weekdays from 2pm-6pm. Willard & Dibs will dive into the fan experience and laugh a lot along the way. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F
Steiny & Guru debate what the best option for the Warriors is right now on the final year of Steve Kerr's contract... Do they make a move sooner rather than later for a guy who is at a loss for words?
Steiny & Guru are wondering what decisions are behind Steve Kerr's rotations, in-game decisions because they don't seem to be helping the Warriors. In fact, they may be getting in the way!
Warriors lose to the Trail Blazers 136-131, Steph Curry scores 48 points, Draymond Green returns from injury, the coaching decisions, Kuminga did not play, Warriors roster might not be good enough, Steve Kerr press conference and more!
12-11 Papa & Silver - Hour 4: Steve Kerr's honest comments about Jonathan Kuminga's future raise a lot of questions about the next 4-6 weeksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-12 Papa & Silver Hour 3: The Gregs break down Steve Kerr's comments on his relationship with Jonathan Kuminga. They discuss Marcus Thompson's article on the Warriors' turnover problems. John Dickinson joins the show to talk about what the Warriors will do with Jonathan Kuminga at the NBA trade deadline in January, and what else the Warriors will explore to adjust the roster for the stretch run of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Steiny & Guru break down why Buddy Hield is speaking for Steve Kerr when it comes to competition, rotations, and the inflection point for the Warriors!
12-11 Papa & Silver - Hour 4: Steve Kerr's honest comments about Jonathan Kuminga's future raise a lot of questions about the next 4-6 weeksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12-12 Papa & Silver Hour 3: The Gregs break down Steve Kerr's comments on his relationship with Jonathan Kuminga. They discuss Marcus Thompson's article on the Warriors' turnover problems. John Dickinson joins the show to talk about what the Warriors will do with Jonathan Kuminga at the NBA trade deadline in January, and what else the Warriors will explore to adjust the roster for the stretch run of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marcus and Tim discuss the most recent benching of Jonathan Kuminga -- is this a Steve Kerr thing or a Kuminga-can't-fit thing? Also, Pat Spencer's rise, De'Anthony Melton's easy fit and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices