Steve Kerr got handed an absolutely loaded roster ahead of the 2024 Olympics. In addition to having his Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, Kerr also has the likes of Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Joel Embiid at his disposal.
And that’s to say nothing of young, emerging talents like Anthony Edwards and Jayson Tatum being on the squad.
Despite all that talent – Kerr has struggled to dominate against international competition in the way American teams used to. Moreover, off the court, the team has been rife with drama. The real reason for Kawhi Leonard’s departure from the program emerged earlier in the week.
On Saturday, Kerr’s Team USA inexplicably found themselves trailing South Sudan by 13 points in the first half. It was insane.
Understandably, the calls to fire Kerr have begun:
“Steve Kerr put out a lineup that can compete against South Sudan or be Jamaican”
Steve Kerr:pic.twitter.com/HKTN8Tv011
— Buttcrack Sports (@ButtCrackSports) July 20, 2024
Steve Kerr watching South Sudan go on a 17-6 run to start the 2nd quarter pic.twitter.com/WF1eGBKBiV
— RapsShowYo (@RapsShowYo) July 20, 2024
Steve Kerr to Lebron and Team USA after trailing to South Sudan at halftime pic.twitter.com/NFOGV5mN9M
— Jalen (@JayCraze23) July 20, 2024
Steve Kerr looking at South Sudan like he knows he about to get fired if Team USA loses pic.twitter.com/edrNvrInTT
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) July 20, 2024
South Sudan whenever playing team USA Steve Kerr pic.twitter.com/NhUbLssPeY
— The Social Gator (@social_gator) July 20, 2024
Kerr’s accolades speak for themselves at the NBA level, but on the international stage, he has been a total disappointment.
Will the powers that be behind the American basketball program opt to fire Kerr ahead of the 2024 Olympics? An answer one way or the other should come over the next few days.
A graduate from the University of Texas, Anthony Amador has been credentialed to cover the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks and high school games all over the Lone Star State. Currently, his primary beats are the NBA, MLB, NFL and UFC.
