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Kerr has missed Golden State's last 10 playoff games as he
continues to deal with complications from back surgery two years
ago.
"I'm not ready to coach yet," Kerr told reporters on Monday.
"I'm still feeling the effects."
Kerr stepped away from the bench after Game 2 of the Warriors'
first-round sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers. Among the
symptoms he is dealing with are severe headaches, neck pain and
nausea.
Although he ruled himself out of Game 1, Kerr left the door open
to returning during the rematch of the last two NBA Finals.
"Once we get to Game 1 it might be a good time to make a
decision one way or another," Kerr said.
Kerr, 51, traveled with the team for the final two games of the
Western Conference Finals in San Antonio, the first time he
joined the Warriors on the road since taking his indefinite
leave on April 23.
Whether he coaches or not, Kerr said he plans on flying to
Cleveland with Golden State for Games 3 and 4.
Assistant coach Mike Brown has guided the Warriors to 10
consecutive wins since taking over for Kerr. Golden State is the
first team to enter the NBA Finals with a perfect 12-0 mark.
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