The unreal life story of Steve Kerr added another chapter on Monday with his selection to be the next U.S. Olympic basketball coach starting in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
From an unknown high school guard out of Pacific Palisades, Calif., to a folk hero at Arizona leading the Wildcats along with Sean Elliott to the school’s first Final Four to five NBA titles in 15 years a pro to three more NBA titles as coach of the Golden State Warriors to now the Team USA men’s basketball coach … the legend grows stronger.
“This is truly humbling when I think about how few coaches have ever had this opportunity to be the coach of the Olympic team in USA basketball,” Kerr said Monday morning during his introductory press conference. “I have been very blessed, very lucky in my career and this opportunity is a result of being in the right place at the right time, working with the right people.
“It’s the opportunity of a lifetime and I can’t wait to work with all these guys.”
The following are social media reactions of his selection to lead the American men in the Olympics:
Does anybody have a better résumé to be the U.S. coach?
Today, Steve Kerr was officially announced as Team USA men’s basketball head coach.
His legendary resume continues to grow 📈 pic.twitter.com/u1J1PrNQGc
— ESPN (@espn) December 20, 2021
Member of Team USA in 1986 with Lute Olson as coach
From player to head coach, @SteveKerr is USA Basketball through & through. pic.twitter.com/jTHry6jun3
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) December 20, 2021
Quality coaching staff with Kerr when U.S. plays in Paris
Official announcement from USA Basketball: Steve Kerr will take over the men’s national team for 2022-24, obviously including the Paris Olympics. Mark Few, Erik Spoelstra and Monty Williams will be assistants.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) December 20, 2021
Let’s not forget Steve Kerr was a 3-point master himself
The fact that Steve Kerr was there when Reggie Miller, Ray Allen, and @StephenCurry30 each broke the 3PT record is Forrest Gump level wild.
— Jay Scott Smith (@JayScottSmith) December 15, 2021
“When Steve asked me to be on the staff with him, I was blown away.” — Monty Williams
“Unreal opportunity.”#Suns coach Monty Williams on being on Team USA coaching staff again led by #Warriors coach Steve Kerr. #TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/F0XtwbYIRc
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) December 20, 2021
“It’s our job as coaches to put the guys in the very best position to succeed.” — Steve Kerr
Excited for the future 🇺🇸#USABMNT x @SteveKerr pic.twitter.com/sH4jrNkqjY
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) December 20, 2021
Steve Kerr recently won his 400th game as head coach of the Golden State Warriors
Congrats on win No. 400 as a coach, Steve Kerr 👏 pic.twitter.com/FXoxis7x9d
— NBC Sports Bay Area & CA (@NBCSAuthentic) December 18, 2021
The 2024 Olympics will be a lot of fun to watch
Steve Kerr coaching Team USA does have its perks 🇺🇸
He might just bring Stephen Curry along as his plus one! pic.twitter.com/4vMaHggTVJ
— Warriors Nation (@WarriorNationCP) December 21, 2021
The full introductory press conference announcing Steve Kerr as Team USA coach:
Steve Kerr Introductory Press Conference https://t.co/CBQrhl1RbD
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) December 20, 2021
