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 for his exceptional three-point shooting accuracy during his playing career. As a player, he won five NBA championships. As a coach, he's led the Warriors to four NBA titles. Kerr was also recognized as one of the 15 Greatest Coaches in NBA History, solidifying his legacy in the sport.

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

1954: FIBA World Championship Title

In 1986, the U.S. national team won the FIBA World Championship for the first time since 1954.

1969: Historical NBA Title Wins

Steve Kerr is the only NBA player to win four straight NBA titles after 1969.

1985: Pac-10 Free Throw Shooting Leader

In 1985–86, 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 for the first time since 1954. Kerr suffered a knee injury during the competition.

1987: Setting NCAA Three-Point Record

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

1988: All-American Honors and NBA Draft

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

1988: Taunting and Victory Against Arizona State

In 1988, during pre-game warmups at Arizona State University, Kerr was taunted by fans but led the Wildcats to victory, scoring 20 points in the first half.

1994: Single Season Three Point Shooting

In 1994–95, Steve Kerr had a single-season three-point shooting percentage of .524.

1994: Bulls' Franchise Record

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

1996: NBA Championship with the Bulls

In 1996, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA Finals.

1997: NBA Championship and Three-Point Contest Win

In 1997, Steve Kerr won an NBA Championship with the Bulls and the Three-Point Contest at the NBA All-Star Weekend.

2003: NBA Championship with Spurs and Retirement

In 2003, Steve Kerr won the NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs and announced his retirement after the 2003 NBA Finals.

2005: Salim Stoudamire Breaks Record

The record of single-season three-point shots made (114), established by Kerr, stood until Salim Stoudamire posted 120 in 2005.

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 Record

The Pac-12 tournament run three-point field goal percentage record (.750, min 5 made), established by Kerr, stood until Marcus Williams made .833 in 2006.

December 10, 2014: First Rookie Head Coach to 21 Wins in 23 Games

On December 10, 2014, Steve Kerr became the first NBA rookie head coach to win 21 of his first 23 games.

2015: NBA Championship in 2015

Under Steve Kerr's leadership, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship in 2015.

2017: NBA Championship in 2017

Under Steve Kerr's leadership, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship in 2017.

2018: NBA Championship in 2018

Under Steve Kerr's leadership, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship in 2018.

2022: NBA Championship in 2022

Under Steve Kerr's leadership, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship in 2022.

2024: Historical Player

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

2024: Kerr Coached USA to Gold at Summer Olympics

In 2024, Steve Kerr coached the United States team to its fifth consecutive gold medal at the Summer Olympic Men's Basketball Tournament in Paris, defeating host country France.