Steve Kerr is the head coach of the Golden State Warriors
• He's an 8-time NBA champion
• Has won 5 titles as a player, 3 as a head coach
• His 1st year coaching, he was the winningest rookie coach in NBA history
Here's what you may not know: His dad was assassinated.
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Steve's dad, Malcolm Kerr, was president of the American University of Beirut.
In January 1984, Malcolm was assassinated outside his office.
Steve was 18 years old.
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Tragedy has shaped Steve as a person and as a professional.
His lived experience offers rich perspective on complex issues.
And he's used his platform to bring unique insight into issues like:
• Middle East policy
• Presidential politics
• National-anthem protests
Just yesterday, he made an impassioned plea for stricter gun control.
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Some people would prefer Steve to just talk shop.
To focus solely on basketball.
But Steve understands the complexity of the human experience.
And heavily advocates for “Put(ting) yourself in someone else’s shoes and look(ing) at it from a bigger perspective,.”
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Steve exemplifies the whole being that we all are, but often segment.
He embodies his full self both on and off the court.
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COVID amplified what we already knew.
We are not separate beings with two sides:
Personal vs. Professional
We are multi-dimensional beings shaped by our race, culture and life experiences.
Will you follow Steve's lead and allow your full self to shine?
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