NBA-Warriors' coach Kerr admits he still gets butterflies on opening night


Oct 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he still feels pregame nerves as his team prepares to open the NBA season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, calling opening night a moment that never loses its edge.

"As a coach I get butterflies before every game, just like I did as a player," Kerr told reporters on Monday.

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