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Steve Kerr wants a 65-game NBA regular season: "The player's health is the No. 1 factor in our team's success and even in our fans' satisfaction in the long run."

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr believes a shorter NBA season would benefit both teams and their fans.

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"I think about it all the time: people are spending good money to see a team, and then someone doesn't play?" Kerr said, per Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. "That's not something I'm ignorant to. I know that is painful. We've had a lot of discussions with fans over the years who have been in that situation.

"But, ultimately, the player's health is the No. 1 factor in our team's success and even in our fans' satisfaction in the long run because we want to keep guys healthy throughout the season."

The only solution to avoid team stars sitting out games is a lighter schedule, Kerr pointed out.

"Ideally, it's a 65-game season and everybody plays every night. But good luck getting that passed. Maybe 70," he said.

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