Following the Golden State Warriors' 107-84 convincing road victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Steve Kerr was asked about the tight race for the league's Most Valuable Player award. Considering one of the clear-cut finalists, Stephen Curry, is on his team and just finished putting up a double-double with 38 points and 10 assists, it's a no-brainer that Kerr would side with his own point guard, right?
Per ESPN's Michael Wallace:
"For the record," Kerr answered with a blank expression, "I would vote for Russell Westbrook."
All within earshot froze.
Faces frowned.
Necks jerked.
Wait, um, wha—come again?! We did not see that coming. But, before we suggest that Kerr needs to get to his head checked, he quickly added:
Kerr quickly ended the madness before anyone could think to check if anyone had spiked the barbeque sauce on the Warriors’ postgame meal spread. The prankster was in full postseason form.
“Didn’t somebody else just say that?” Kerr said as he lobbed the wisecrack that shattered the silence with laughter. “I’m just kidding. Make sure the sarcasm is noted.”
Whew. Oh, and the sarcasm is noted. Apparently, April Fools' Day came early.
Send all complaints, compliments, and tips to sportstips@complex.com
[via ESPN]
