Apr 21, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center DeMarcus Cousins (4) is interviewed after game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Former Golden State Warriors Star Sounds Off On Steve Kerr

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 20, 2025 2:12 PM ET

DeMarcus Cousins was once among the best forwards in the NBA when he was with the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans.

After going through a serious injury, Cousins joined the Golden State Warriors for the 2018-19 season.

He helped the team reach the 2019 NBA Finals.

Recently, Cousins spoke about his former head coach Steve Kerr (via FanDuel TV's Run It Back).

Cousins was speaking about how the Warriors handled Jonathan Kuminga.

Cousins: "I think Steve Kerr ruined that relationship with the DNPs. We've seen this time and time again when it comes to him and dealing with young talent. He just doesn't handle young talent well. He doesn't develop young... We've seen one guy develop under Steve Kerr, and they ran him off as well... That was Jordan Poole."

Boogie Cousins on Steve Kerr:

"He just doesn't handle young talent well. He doesn't develop young talent...we've seen one guy develop under Steve Kerr. The Warriors ran him off, that was Jordan Poole."@boogiecousins | @MichelleDBeadle | @TeamLou23 | @ChandlerParsons pic.twitter.com/rud8JPZ6Iu
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) May 20, 2025