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Steve Kerr Says He Nearly Took Paris Basketball Job

His account shows an elite NBA coach seriously weighed a move that would have boosted Paris Basketball’s profile.

Overview

  • Steve Kerr told L’Équipe that he “really considered” becoming head coach of Paris Basketball after exploratory talks with the club.
  • Kerr says the idea was first raised by Paris Basketball president David Kahn during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games when Kerr was serving as Team USA coach.
  • Kerr described the conversations as informal and said they never reached a serious or near agreement to sign him.
  • Kerr ultimately extended his contract with the Golden State Warriors, reported through 2028, ending any short-term possibility of the move.
  • Paris Basketball pursued the possibility because it viewed Kerr as a game‑changing hire, and Kerr said he likes Paris and remains open to coaching in Europe in the future.