OAKLAND — The NBA has fined Andre Iguodala $10,000 for racially charged comments he made after Friday’s loss to Minnesota.
The comments came about when Iguodala was asked if Steve Kerr informed him if he and other star players would be sitting out Saturday against the Spurs.
“Nope, no clue,” Iguodala replied. “I do what master say.”
Kerr downplayed the cryptic comments Saturday in San Antonio, telling reporters on site, “You just got Andre’d.”
Iguodala was asked to clarify the comments Monday at practice.
“It was probably the wrong time to express myself,” Iguodala said. “We all have our own opinions. We all have our own feelings. I feel like you’re entitled (inaudible) when you try and pick and choose the times between who you share with. Because some may not understand where you are coming from, which is to be expected.
“I feel like it’s the wrong time because it puts my team in that situation, my coaching staff in that situation. I have a great relationship with Steve Kerr. And he knows that. He spoke to you guys about it. You know what I mean? Even his words still may not be — someone still might not believe him. But he and I are in a great place. We don’t even have to speak about it.”
The Warriors face the Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday night at Oracle Arena.