Former Wildcat Steve Kerr is one of the best NBA Coaches ever

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 20: Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr points instructions during their game against the Sacramento Kings in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Chase Center on April 20, 2023 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Steve Kerr and his Golden State Warriors are moving on to the semifinals for the western division. Golden State, the No. 6 seed in the West just knocked off the No. 3 seed, the Sacramento Kings in seven games. The Warriors star Steph Curry scored 50 points to secure the victory. Steve Kerr is 19-0 in playoff series vs Western Conference teams and the Warriors are the defending Champs.

Why is Steve Kerr one of the best coaches in the NBA? There are several reasons.

Why is Steve Kerr one of the best coaches in the NBA? There are several reasons: He never gives up on his team, he understands how to get stars to play together as a team, and he makes adjustments to get the win when he has to. Kerr is greatly respected by his players, which is more than I can say about other teams’ coaches. Just reviewing Kerr’s professional resume’ is mind-blowing:

NBA Player Experience (drafted in 1988 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50th overall):
1988–1989 Phoenix Suns (Coach John Wetzel)
1989–1992 Cleveland Cavaliers (Coach Lenny Wilkens)
1992–1993 Orlando Magic (Coach Chuck Daly)
1993–1998 Chicago Bulls (Coach Phil Jackson)
1999–2001 San Antonio Spurs (Coach Gregg Popovich)
2001–2002 Portland Trail Blazers (Coach Maurice Cheeks)
2002–2003 San Antonio Spurs (Coach Gregg Popovich)

Points: 5,437 (6.0 ppg)
Rebounds: 1,060 (1.2 rpg)
Assists: 1,658 (1.8 apg)

Coaching Experience:
2014–present Golden State Warriors

NBA Career Highlights and Awards:
As player:

5× NBA champion (1996–1999, 2003)
NBA Three-Point Contest champion (1997)
Second-team All-American – AP (1988
Third-team All-American – NABC (1988)
2× First-team All-Pac-10 (1986, 1988)
No. 25 retired by Arizona Wildcats

As coach:

4× NBA champion (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022)
NBA Coach of the Year (2016)
2× NBA All-Star Game head coach (2015, 2017)
Top 15 Coaches in NBA History

Other:

FIBA World Championship: Gold Medal – 1986 Spain – USA National team
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games – Gold Medal – Assistant coach for the United States

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