Steve Kerr Quotes (30 Quotes)


    It's like that Jerry Seinfeld line about sports, that we're all just cheering laundry. I don't care who plays for Arizona. I'm going to cheer like crazy for them. People have strong connections to these teams, and whatever your connection is, it stays regardless of who is wearing the uniform.

    We couldn't make it in practice. We missed probably 20 straight. I'm thinking, 'This is trouble. We're not going to do very well.' And then he makes the first one.

    With supplies, that is where financial contributions come into play. Supplies have to be constantly replenished. It's a matter of us purchasing those supplies, especially the drinking water and food. The little things are important while the search and rescue is going on.

    Ultimately, being a part of a team means competing, working, living and winning and losing together. And in the end, a teammate's nationality, his language, his taste in music or his religion aren't sources of division, but in fact mediums of greater friendship, understanding and success.

    Despite the amazing diversity we're blessed with in this country, schools are still in large part segregated because of economic disparity. Sports are one of the few areas where kids are really given the opportunity to interact with those of different races and religions.


    They've won some games but ... they're just beating up on bad teams, basically. It's not often that you all of a sudden see teams start beating good teams in the playoffs when they haven't done it all season. There is little reason to believe Miami can win the whole thing.

    I think it's imperative to follow your heart and choose a profession you're passionate about, and if you haven't found that "spark" yet, if you're not sure what you want to do with your lives - be persistent until you do.

    I remember Michael dribbling at the top of the key. Everybody knew to just get the hell out of his way.

    I'm happy with the role with Robert as adviser and investor and with TNT. It's just not the time in my life I'd want to do something like this. I do plan on remaining with Robert.

    It's quicker. The quality is every bit as good, if not higher. And it can be done in less time for less money.

    We also have to provide services to the emergency personnel who are working the search and rescue. It's an amazing operation right now, and no one organization is doing it by itself. We are all pulling together to try and help each other due to the sheer mass of the storm and damage done.

    That season was like the perfect storm. Everything came together at just the right time. Michael Jordan made sure of that.

    I learned that people everywhere are basically the same and have similar goals that we do. They want health and happiness and the opportunity to provide for their families.

    Robert feels strongly about the principles of not tearing up an existing contract and not making that a precedent for the organization. He wants to model the franchise after the Spurs and Detroit, teams that have spent wisely and made responsible choices.

    We talked about how important (Game 4) was to Cleveland. Now you go back to your hometown with the series tied and you feel the pressure. You feel like you absolutely have to win. They came in here and felt like they had a free shot, and that's the wrong way to approach it.

    It's been an amazing year of individual performances.

    We have watched the progress they put those up in a couple of days and they got to watch different people in the community work together and volunteer their time for somebody else.

    If you're going to have a team of role players, you'd better have a team of guys who truly understand their roles.

    So much youth basketball is being played around the world, in countries everywhere. And the sheer volume of kids means that Winthrop and Monmouth can get some pretty good players.

    There are similarities in their game. They are both very smooth and it looks like their demeanor on the court is very similar. They appear very mild mannered. Like Sean, you can tell Marcus has a good head on his shoulders. You can tell he's poised.

    I do believe that one way to bring cultures together, to develop trust between people and countries and religions, is through education. And through music and art and basketball and activities and joys that people share worldwide, regardless of ethnic background or religious orientation.

    Isn't that great You play 15 years, average six points a game and they call you a legend when you show up at All-Star weekend. I won't correct it if they run it. I'll just go with it.

    It's one of those records that will stand forever. I really can't imagine anyone touching it.

    Jason Williams is exactly what Miami needs talent-wise at point guard.

    A lot of us stay in touch but it's tough for us to get together. It' a good time to reminisce.

    Michael was so angry over what happened in Orlando. He was on a mission the next year. And that's something that no one else will have again. Michael personally won 10-12 games that season that we shouldn't have won.

    Most of them really aren't a factor. Even (Tracy) McGrady and Kobe (Bryant) didn't light it up their first year.

    Surprisingly enough, as much attention as J-Mac is getting, as soon as he's done with whatever (news) conference he has, he turns to us and tells us to get focused. He's our leader.

    The worst game I ever played was in the Final Four, and to be honest, I still think about it 18 years later. It's about the only game I ever think about from my entire career, but it's so fresh in my mind because it was so painful.

    I'm always one to credit the guys who win. I don't know if I would have given Kobe the MVP last week. But what he did in the game last night, he's so clearly the best player out there.


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