It worked for Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who went from Milwaukee to Los Angeles in 1975. Warriors coach Steve Kerr, asked about the clout wielded by many NBA players in recent weeks, cited those examples as somewhat comparable to the requests of, say Oklahoma City stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook. Another NBA power play, involving the Pelicans and the Lakers, was more difficult for Kerr -- and many others around the league -- to accept.