Tired of the endless chatter about NBA media coverage? So is Warriors coach Steve Kerr. Just before the Warriors pulled off a nail-biter against the Brooklyn Nets, Kerr had a mic-drop moment about how today’s media frenzy is less about sports and more about everything going haywire in our society.

Kerr, with his insider perspective from both the player and coach sides, argues that the media reflects societal chaos rather than solely critiquing athletes. “I think anything like that is more of a reflection of modern society than media itself,” he told reporters, channeling his inner philosopher. While sharing insightful anecdotes from his playing days with the Chicago Bulls, Kerr noted that the avalanche of criticism faced by modern players is unlike anything he experienced. Back in his day, if he felt like throwing a virtual tantrum, he could simply ignore the columns written about him.

“Growing up in L.A. as a huge Lakers fan, I remember the media ripping Magic Johnson. But he didn’t have phones buzzing in his pocket, berating him 24/7. Today’s players? They can’t escape the tidal wave of commentary about them. And let’s just say, it’s overwhelming,” Kerr lamented. Guess what, folks? It’s not just athletes who are feeling the heat. From politics to teenage social interactions, Kerr suggests that the media’s insane volume isn’t doing any favors for anyone’s mental health.

Kerr didn’t just play the ‘back in my day’ card without backing it up. He shared a personal story about how he found himself blindsided by a Chicago Tribune article questioning his roster spot while he was in the midst of an epic training camp. Spoiler alert: he made the team, but not without a hit to his confidence thanks to Sam Smith’s not-so-friendly words. “I learned the hard way: not reading the media is a survival tactic. I quickly shifted to USA Today, which, let’s face it, had fewer Bulls articles to ruin my day”.

While emotions run high in the world of sports, Kerr’s reminder hits home for us all: athletes are human too. So, before you take to Twitter to throw your shade, remember that behind all the stats and highlights is a person navigating this chaotic world just like you.