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Kerr Endorses Spoelstra for Olympic Coaching
20 Nov
Summary
- Steve Kerr expressed confidence in Erik Spoelstra's coaching abilities.
- Spoelstra will coach the U.S. men's team in 2027 and 2028.
- Kerr previously coached the team to Olympic gold in 2024.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has publicly endorsed Erik Spoelstra, the current U.S. Olympic men's basketball coach, expressing full confidence in his abilities. Kerr, who led the Americans to Olympic gold in 2024, stated that Spoelstra was a great choice for the role.
Spoelstra is slated to guide the U.S. men's team at the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He served on Kerr's staff for both the 2023 World Cup and the 2024 Olympic campaign, gaining valuable experience in international play.
The U.S. begins its quest for the 2027 World Cup this weekend with a 12-player team gathering for practices at the University of Miami before heading to Nicaragua. Spoelstra acknowledged the unique challenges of FIBA basketball, crediting his time with Kerr's staff for valuable insights.
