Is 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Rooting for the Warriors or the Kings in the NBA Playoffs?

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was in attendance at the Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings playoff game, and his reaction to Harrison Barnes' near buzzer-beater costing Sacramento a Game 4 win suggests his allegiance lies with the Warriors. Although Shanahan was seen sitting beside Warriors owner Joe Lacob, he was also given a notable ovation by the crowd at Chase Center. Earlier, the 49ers' Twitter account had remained neutral, sending good luck wishes to both Golden State and Sacramento. Ahead of the Game 4, Shanahan chose not to wear the yellow shirt provided to fans, which suggests that he understands the potential for divided loyalties when a shared fan base is split between two teams. The prospect of a game 7 between the two Northern Californian teams will only heighten the tension felt by 49ers fans. So, is 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan rooting for the Warriors or the Kings in the NBA playoffs? His reaction to the tense Game 4 finale hints that his support lies with Golden State.

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