Steve Kerr crafted a remarkable 15-year career in professional basketball. Although he never emerged as a superstar, his contributions to his teams were pivotal, culminating in five championship titles as a player. Transitioning to a head coach, he achieved legendary status by winning four NBA championships. In a surprising admission, Kerr identified his most memorable game as one that did not involve the Golden State Warriors.
“The Serbia game was the greatest basketball game I’ve ever been involved with. We were lucky to win, but we had to make every play, and our guys did it down the stretch. It was incredible,” Steve Kerr said, via the Glue Guys Podcast. This thrilling encounter unfolded during the 2024 Olympic Games when he was at the helm of Team USA as head coach. The team clinched a hard-fought victory with a nail-biting 95-91 finish.
Fans were stunned by Steve’s pick, considering his illustrious NBA career that includes battles with legends like Michael Jordan and a remarkable tenure with the Golden State Warriors, where he clinched four championships. However, his choice makes sense. The game demonstrated their international caliber as they faced one of the world’s basketball powerhouses, Serbia, with Nikola Jokic on thecourt.
Despite a star-studded roster featuring LeBron James, Joel Embiid, and Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry emerged as the standout scorer with 36 points in 33 minutes and surpassing the second-highest scorer, Bogdan Bogdanovic, by 13 points. While not the top scorer, LeBron James also shined with a triple-double, tallying 16 points, 10 assists, and 12 rebounds, highlighting his impact across all facets of the game.
Once the game was over, Stephen Curry said it had been the most fun he had had playing basketball in a long time. “This is the most fun I’ve had in a very long time, to dig deep like we did with this group and get a win, it’s special,” he said. Then, Curry added, “Knew we were going to get challenged by a great Serbian team and, we had to beat them three times this summer – it was going to be tough.”
Capping off an extraordinary performance at the 2024 Olympic Games, Team USA, guided by head coach Steve Kerr, clinched the gold medal with a decisive 98-87 victory over France. Stephen Curry delivered another stellar performance, contributing 24 points in just 30 minutes.
Overcoming formidable opponents throughout the tournament, this victory marks a pinnacle in Steve Kerr’s career, earning him international acclaim as even Nikola Jokic described this defeat as the toughest of his career.