Steve Kerr likely to leave Team USA after Paris triumph

Steve Kerr, the head coach of the USA national basketball team, is set to step down from his position following their gold medal victory at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. According to Forbes journalist Evan Sidery, Kerr, who is also the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, will not continue in his role with the national team.

Steve Kerr is likely to retire as USA Basketball’s head coach.

Erik Spoelstra is viewed as the strong internal favorite to become Team USA’s next head coach.

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Kerr’s departure comes after a successful tenure that began in 2021 when he took over from Gregg Popovich, who had also stepped down after leading Team USA to Olympic gold. During his time as head coach, Kerr brought his extensive experience and winning mentality to the national team, further solidifying his legacy as one of the most successful figures in basketball.

Erik Spoelstra, the current head coach of the Miami Heat and Kerr’s assistant with the national team, is reported to be the successor. Spoelstra is highly respected in the basketball community and is expected to bring his own unique approach to the role.

Kerr’s coaching career has been marked by remarkable achievements, including four NBA championships as head coach of the Warriors and five NBA titles as a player.