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Steve Kerr on Warriors’ comeback: ‘The millennials … put their phones down and started to defend’

Golden State Warriors v Indiana Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Steve Kerr the head coach of the Golden State Warriors watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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The Warriors turned a 16-point halftime deficit into a 16-point win over the Nets last night.

What changed?

Golden State coach Steve Kerr:

Just our overall attention span was bad. The millennials struggled in the first half, but they locked in in the second half. They put their phones down and started to defend.

Kerr has gone to this well before, and it’s still funny.

Why make this joke now? I don’t know, but I’d like to think it’s a subtle shot at out-of-touch former coaches.