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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.
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 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
- Height
- 190 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach / businessperson
2. Background
- High school
- Palisades Charter High School
- University
- University of Arizona
Awards & achievements
- 2016 NBA Coach of the Year Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Kerr born?
Born September 27, 1965 (age 60).
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.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.