Steve Kerr's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Steve Kerr.

Steve Kerr is a highly successful American basketball coach and former player. Currently the head coach of the Golden State Warriors and the U.S. national team, he's celebrated as one of the NBA's most accurate three-point shooters, holding the record for highest career three-point percentage. Kerr boasts nine NBA championships, five as a player and four as a coach with the Warriors. His coaching achievements led to his recognition as one of the 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

1969: NBA Player to Win Four Straight Titles

As of 2024, Steve Kerr is the only NBA player to win four straight NBA titles after 1969.

1985: Led Pac-10 in Free Throw Shooting

In 1985-86, Steve Kerr led the Pac-10 in free throw shooting with 89.9%.

1986: FIBA World Championship

In the summer of 1986, Steve Kerr was named to the U.S. national team that competed in the FIBA World Championship in Spain where the team won the title.

1987: NCAA Record for Three-Point Percentage

During the 1987–88 season, Steve Kerr set the NCAA single-season three-point field goal percentage record at 57.3%.

1987: Setting NCAA Single-Season Record

In 1987-88, Steve Kerr set an NCAA single-season record for 3-point percentage (57.3%, 114-199).

1988: All-American Honors and NBA Draft Selection

In 1988, Steve Kerr earned All-American honors as a senior playing college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats. He was also selected by the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the 1988 NBA draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

1994: Single-season three-point shooting percentage

In 1994–95 Steve Kerr retired as the league's all-time leader in single-season three-point shooting percentage (.524).

1994: Franchise Record with the Bulls

In 1994–95, Steve Kerr set the Bulls' franchise single-season three-point field goal percentage record at .524.

1995: 72-10 Record of the Chicago Bulls

During the 1995–96 season, the Chicago Bulls team that Steve Kerr played for set an NBA record of 72–10.

1996: NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls

In 1996, with Michael Jordan back full-time, Steve Kerr and the Chicago Bulls won the NBA Championship against the Seattle SuperSonics.

1997: NBA Championship and Three-Point Contest Win

In 1997, Steve Kerr won the NBA Championship with the Chicago Bulls by making a crucial shot, and he also won the Three-Point Contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend.

1998: NBA Finals Game Two

During Game Two of the 1998 NBA Finals, Steve Kerr's play contributed to the Bulls taking the lead and eventually winning the series.

2003: NBA Championship with San Antonio Spurs

In 2003, Steve Kerr won his final NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs, contributing key three-pointers in the Western Conference Finals.

2004: Steve Nash wins MVP award

In 2004-05 and 2005-06 season Steve Nash wins the MVP award

2005: Salim Stoudamire breaks single-season record

In 2005, Salim Stoudamire broke Steve Kerr's single-season record for three-point shots made.

2006: Shooting Stars Competition

During the 2006 NBA All-Star Weekend, Steve Kerr was a member of the San Antonio team that won the Shooting Stars Competition.

2006: Marcus Williams breaks Pac-12 tournament run three-point field goal percentage record

In 2006, Marcus Williams breaks Steve Kerr's Pac-12 tournament run three-point field goal percentage record.

December 10, 2014: First NBA rookie head coach to win 21 of first 23 games

On December 10, 2014, Steve Kerr became the first NBA rookie head coach to win 21 of his first 23 games, setting a new milestone in his coaching career.

2015: Warriors win NBA Championship

In 2015, Steve Kerr led the Golden State Warriors to win the NBA Championship, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games. This marked Kerr's first championship as a head coach and sixth overall.

2015: Named Head Coach of Western Conference All-Star Team

In 2015, Steve Kerr was named the head coach of the Western Conference team for the NBA All-Star Game after the Warriors had the best record in the conference.

2015: Golden State Warriors Win NBA Championship in 2015

In 2015, under Steve Kerr's leadership, the Golden State Warriors won an NBA Championship.

2017: Warriors Win NBA Championship, Kerr Returns in Finals

In 2017, Steve Kerr missed time during the playoffs due to recurring back issues, with Mike Brown acting as head coach. Kerr returned in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games.

2017: Golden State Warriors Win NBA Championship in 2017

In 2017, under Steve Kerr's leadership, the Golden State Warriors won another NBA Championship.

2018: Warriors sweep Cavaliers

In 2018, Steve Kerr won his third championship as a head coach when the Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games, marking his eighth championship overall.

2018: Golden State Warriors Win NBA Championship in 2018

In 2018, under Steve Kerr's leadership, the Golden State Warriors won another NBA Championship.

2020: Assistant Coach on Gold Medal-Winning Olympic Team

In 2020, Steve Kerr was an assistant coach on the gold medal-winning United States men's Olympic basketball team.

2022: Warriors win NBA Championship

In 2022, Steve Kerr led the Warriors to defeat the Boston Celtics in six games to win his fourth championship as a head coach and ninth overall.

2022: Named one of the Top 15 Coaches in NBA History

In 2022, Steve Kerr was named one of the Top 15 Coaches in NBA History, when the league commemorated its 75th anniversary.

2022: Golden State Warriors Win NBA Championship in 2022

In 2022, under Steve Kerr's leadership, the Golden State Warriors won another NBA Championship.

2024: NBA Player to Win Four Straight Titles

As of 2024, Steve Kerr is the only NBA player to win four straight NBA titles after 1969.

2024: Coaches US Team to Gold Medal at Olympics

At the 2024 Summer Olympic Men's Basketball Tournament, Steve Kerr coached the US Team to its fifth consecutive gold medal at Paris' Bercy Arena in a win over host country France.

March 2025: Overtakes Al Attles as Warriors coach with most wins

In March 2025, Steve Kerr overtook Al Attles as the Warriors coach with the most wins in franchise history, marking a significant milestone in his coaching career.