Steve Kerr has been characterized by years of success, both as a player and now as a coach. He is one of the best coaches in the NBA at present, having proven his status in the league. With 8 years of NBA coaching experience, Kerr is the most decorated coach in the NBA.
However, while he is making history and receiving accolades, which acknowledge his work in the basketball world, Steve Kerr believes that his efficient and prolific career is due to his players at the Golden State Warriors, and he heaps more praise on Stephen Curry.
Steve Kerr grateful to Curry for sustained success with Warriors
The Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr unequivocally attributes the team’s sustained success to the invaluable presence of Stephen Curry. Despite Kerr’s role in guiding the Warriors to multiple NBA championships, he openly acknowledges that Curry is the driving force of their accomplishments.
In a recent SiriusXM NBA Radio Season Preview show, Kerr expressed his gratitude, emphasizing that his tenure as coach owes everything to Curry’s influence. “I thank my stars every day. Literally every day,” Kerr proclaimed, crediting Curry’s exceptional character and not just his unparalleled talent. Kerr admires the tone that Curry sets for the entire team, asserting that it significantly eases his coaching responsibilities.
Kerr’s coaching journey with the Warriors began in 2014, coinciding with Curry’s ascent in the league. The ensuing years marked the most prosperous era in the franchise’s history, featuring six NBA Finals appearances, with four championships secured. Kerr further underlines the indispensable role Curry plays in fostering team stability and championship aspirations. Even at 35 years old, Curry remains a formidable force, exemplified by his exceptional fitness and performance during training camp.
Kerr honored among the top 15 coaches
The Golden State Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr, was named as one of the Top 15 coaches in NBA history during the league’s 75th Anniversary season celebration. This is a well-deserved accolade. The fact that Kerr is a member of this elite league shows his extraordinary coaching skills and legacy.
Kerr’s achievements during his eighth season as the Warriors’ coach are beyond all expectations. His 400th career coaching victory came in just 576 regular-season games. That made him the fifth-fastest coach in NBA history to achieve this record. He achieved this feat in the NBA the fifth-fastest among all coaches. Kerr’s time with the Warriors has been recognized by great success.
During his career, he achieved four NBA titles as a coach and five as a player. Under his guidance, the Dubs achieved a record-setting 73-9 season. As their coach, the team secured 4 NBA Championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. Additionally, they clinched five consecutive Western Conference Championships from 2015 to 2018. Kerr’s impact on the Warriors’ franchise, combined with his remarkable coaching achievements, solidifies his place among the greatest coaches in NBA history.
