This summer, Steve Kerr and LeBron James are finally joining forces, and the Golden State Warriors’ head coach is thoroughly impressed with what he’s observed.
As Team USA prepares for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Kerr has been “blown away” by the 39-year-old’s work ethic and leadership qualities.
“Pretty amazing. I’m just blown away by his effort, concentration, and focus in every single drill. He talks. Even in a shootaround or walk-through, his voice is behind the play, yelling out what’s happening, yelling out the scheme,” Kerr remarked during the team’s Friday practice.
James and his Cleveland Cavaliers faced Kerr’s Warriors in four consecutive NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018, with Golden State winning three titles compared to Cleveland’s one.
This summer marks Kerr’s first and likely last time as head coach of Team USA. He previously served as an assistant coach at the 2020 Olympics under Gregg Popovich, but now he is at the helm.
James aims to secure his third gold medal and fourth Olympic medal overall, having also won a bronze at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. The Los Angeles Lakers star sat out both the 2016 and 2020 Olympics but has eagerly returned for this year’s games.
The collaboration between Kerr and James is proving successful so far, with Team USA remaining undefeated in their preparations for the 2024 Olympics.
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