Steve Kerr steps down as Team USA head coach, with two names emerging as potential replacements

After a successful stint with Team USA, Steve Kerr steps aside, with two names emerging as potential replacements.

Head coach Steve Kerr of the United States stands on the court as the United States national anthem is performed before a 2023 FIBA World Cup exhibition game against Puerto Rico at T-Mobile Arena on August 07, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The United States defeated Puerto Rico 117-74.

Coach Steve Kerr‘s tenure leading Team USA has been highly successful over the past few years. However, the Golden State Warriors coach has announced he will not continue at the helm of the U.S. national team, and two names have emerged as the leading candidates to replace him.

With the conclusion of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Team USA‘s gold medal victory, a glorious chapter comes to an end, marking the farewell of several key players from the U.S. national team.

Stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant are nearing the end of their careers, which means they will also be stepping away from representing the United States in upcoming official FIBA events

It’s not just the players stepping down from Team USA; it has also been announced that head coach Steve Kerr will be leaving his position. The Warriors coach departs after leading the team to a commanding gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics.