Steve Kerr Quotes

A collection of quotes by Steve Kerr.

Steve Kerr is a former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on September 27, 1965, in Beirut, Lebanon. Kerr's early life included a diverse upbringing, as his father was an American academic who worked in the Middle East.

Kerr attended the University of Arizona, where he played college basketball under coach Lute Olson. He showed great skill as a sharpshooter during his time with the Wildcats, helping the team reach the 1988 Final Four. After his college career, Kerr was selected in the second round of the 1988 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.

During his 15-year NBA career, Kerr played for several teams, including the Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs, and the Portland Trail Blazers. He won five NBA championships during his tenure, three with the Bulls alongside Michael Jordan and two with the Spurs under coach Gregg Popovich. Renowned for his three-point shooting accuracy, Kerr holds the NBA record for career three-point percentage at 45.4%.

Following his retirement as a player in 2003, Kerr ventured into coaching and broadcasting. In 2014, he became the head coach of the Golden State Warriors and quickly achieved tremendous success. Under Kerr's leadership, the Warriors won three NBA championships in 2015, 2017, and 2018, setting several records and becoming one of the most dominant teams in NBA history.

Not only known for his strategic coaching skills, but Kerr also actively engages in political and social issues, advocating for gun control and other causes. He is widely respected for his basketball intelligence, leadership abilities, and contributions to the game as both a player and coach.

It's been an amazing year of individual performances.

It's been an amazing year of individual performances.

Steve Kerr

Amazing

Despite the amazing diversity we're blessed with in this cou

Despite the amazing diversity we're blessed with in this country, schools are still in large part segregated because of economic disparity. Sports are one of the few areas where kids are really given the opportunity to interact with those of different races and religions.

Steve Kerr

Amazing

I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and

I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and have similar goals that we do. They want health and happiness and the opportunity to provide for their families.

Steve Kerr

Happiness