By Rory Carroll

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he still feels pregame nerves as his team prepares to open the NBA season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, calling opening night a moment that never loses its edge.

“As a coach I get butterflies before every game, just like I did as a player,” Kerr told reporters on Monday.

“As soon as the butterflies leave, it’s probably time for me to leave.”

Kerr won five championships as a player with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs before adding four more titles as head coach of the Warriors dynasty.

Kerr said the stage in Los Angeles adds to the occasion.

“I’m excited, I can’t wait. What a setting – opening night, Staples, it’ll be fun,” he said, referring to the Lakers’ home arena.

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