Overview
- In a New Yorker interview, the Warriors coach called LeBron James “literally the greatest athlete in human history,” pointing to rare longevity and elite conditioning.
- His view carries added weight because he played alongside Michael Jordan during the Bulls’ late‑1990s titles and later coached James with Team USA.
- Kerr said James excels through a holistic style built on pace, strength and passing, with scoring treated as secondary despite his all-time points lead.
- He contrasted that with Jordan’s “killer instinct” and what he described as emotional control over opponents, officials and the arena.
- In the first-round series, James has averaged 26.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 8.6 assists on 47.3% shooting while the Lakers have taken a 3-0 lead over the Rockets without Austin Reaves or Luka Doncic.