The defending NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors, have announced the extension of their coach Steve Kerr, the man who has allowed the California team to win three crowns in four years.
Steve Kerr's contract term and emoluments were not disclosed, but according to some sources they would make him one of the highest-paid coaches in the North American Basketball League (NBA).
In a statement, Warriors general manager Bob Myers said Steve Kerr, 52, will lead the team "for the next few years" .
"We are delighted to have Steve on contract. Under his leadership, we have been fortunate to win three NBA titles in four years and his ability to flourish in all facets of his work is certainly a major reason for our success, "said Mr. Myers. He is a great coach but above all an incredible human being , "he added.
63 wins and 20 losses
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Steve Kerr refused an offer from the New York Knicks in 2014 and signed a $ 25 million five-year contract with the Warriors.
Since his arrival, Kerr has overseen the rise of the Warriors as a major team in the NBA. Only Phil Jackson (1991, 1992, 1993) and John Kundla (1949, 1950, 1951) won three NBA titles in their first four seasons leading an NBA team.
In the playoffs, Steve Kerr has a record of 63 wins and 20 losses, the highest winning percentage in NBA history among head coaches who ran a minimum of 25 playoff matches.
The Warriors also recorded 58 or more victories in each of their four regular seasons under the Kerr era, mimicking the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers, the only other teams to succeed. such an exploit.
In total, the statistics soar to 265 wins for 63 losses, the best total in the history of the NBA in four years.
Coach Kerr sticking around, #DubNation!
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