Steve Douglas Kerr was born into a humble family in Beirut, Lebanon and grew up in multiple countries before eventually settling in the United States. An Admirer of Basketball, Kerr was determined to play at the highest level and prove his potential in the sport.
Kerr was ecstatic after joining the University of Arizona as he wanted to make the most of his opportunity and prove his abilities. Playing four years for the Arizona Wildcats, Kerr averaged 11.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and one steal per game.
For his contributions to College basketball, he earned first-team All-Pac-10 selection(x2), 1988 All-Pac-10 tournament selection, and NCAA All-Region selection.
After entering the NBA in 1988 as the 50th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns, Steve went on to have a respectable career as a player and competitor, winning five championships with two all-time great coaches; Phil Jackson and Greg Popovich.
Steve Kerr Height
Steve Kerr stands 6 feet 3 inches tall. Kerr’s speciality was that he was a straight-up shooter. Though he was skilled in going inside the paint and finishing with a contested layup, his preferred method of scoring was long-range shots from multiple angles.
In high school, Steve worked towards shaping his scoring efficiency by polishing and improving his shooting potential to an extent that made him stand out from other recruits.
Arizona’s head coach at the time Lute Olson was in the midst of rebuilding his team and needed a Point guard that could shoot well which is how Steve got scouted by Coach Luke and ended up playing college basketball for the University of Arizona.
Steve Kerr’s Other Physical Attributes
While playing for Arizona, Kerr relied on his other Physical attributes to be a productive player in more ways than one.
His Weight
As a player, Steve weighed 175 lbs (79 kg). His athletic build played a key role in his shooting efficiency and scoring potential. His consistency in leading the offense and point-scoring earned him plenty of opportunities and Steve made sure not to miss them.
His successful fourth year secured his chances of being picked in the draft and a possible long-term career in the NBA.
His Wingspan
With a wingspan measuring 6 feet 6 inches, Steve became one of the best long-range scorers in the 90s and early 2000s. Steve struggled to earn decent playing minutes during his time with the Phoenix Suns and the Orlando Magic, but after joining the Chicago Bulls, his dwindling career immediately revitalized.
In five seasons playing for the Bulls, 8.2 points, 2.2 assists, and 0.7 steals per game, even winning the 1997 three-point contest.
After being traded from the Bulls in 1998, Steve landed in San Antonio and played his last four of five seasons with the Spurs. He won two more championships before retiring in 2003 with a respectable career behind him.
