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Born on September 27, 1965 in Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon, Steve Kerr is a basketball player, basketball coach and businessperson. As of 2026, Steve Kerr is 61 years old. Schooling on record includes Palisades Charter High School and University of Arizona. Awards on record include NBA Coach of the Year Award (2016). The listed height is 190 cm.
My Take
Steve Kerr is proof that basketball intelligence compounds. As a player he was a specialist, the most accurate three-point shooter in NBA history by percentage, who studied winning up close beside Jordan and Duncan. As a coach he turned that education into a Warriors dynasty built on movement, joy, and trust. What I admire most is his range: born in Beirut, shaped by a remarkable family story, and unafraid to speak on social issues most coaches dodge. He treats leadership as a craft rather than a podium. Few figures in sport convert humility into authority so convincingly, and the 2016 Coach of the Year award barely scratches the surface.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Kerr
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーブ・カー
- Reading
- すてぃーぶ・かー
- Born
- September 27, 1965 (age 61)
- Origin
- Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach / businessperson
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
2. Background
- High school
- Palisades Charter High School
- University
- University of Arizona
Awards & achievements
- 2016 NBA Coach of the Year Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Kerr born?
Steve Kerr was born on September 27, 1965 and is 61 years old.
Where is Steve Kerr from?
Steve Kerr is from Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon.
What does Steve Kerr do?
Steve Kerr works as basketball player, basketball coach, businessperson.
How tall is Steve Kerr?
Steve Kerr is 190 cm tall.
Where did Steve Kerr study?
Steve Kerr attended University of Arizona.
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