Steve Kerr Elaborates the Difference Between the Fame Enjoyed by Stephen Curry and Others Compared to Michael Jordan

Steve Kerr is the head coach of the Golden State Warriors. He has a lot to display when it comes to his achievements including winning trophies. Kerr was a part of the Chicago Bulls team that won its second three-peat from 1996-98. He played as a point guard and was a teammate of Michael Jordan.

Kerr has achieved success both as a player and a coach. The 54-year-old played for 15 seasons in the NBA. He has five championships to his name. 

As a coach, Kerr found tremendous success with the Warriors team. His sensible tactics and a sound management style allowed him to find glory very early.

Steve Kerr compares the fame Michael Jordan had in the 90s with Steph Curry’s current stardom

Steph Curry was the working powerhouse for the Warriors team that has won three championships in the last five years. He is also the winner of back-to-back MVP titles and the first player to be given the award on a unanimous decision. 

On the other hand, Michael Jordan was no less of a superstar if you roll back the clock. MJ was everywhere. He had an influence on almost everything which was related to basketball in the USA. 

Not to exaggerate, but Jordan still has a large popularity and respect among his fans. It has been 18 years since he retired from basketball.

Steve Kerr joined Scott Van Pelt for an interview on ESPN’s Sportscenter. He spoke about Jordan’s documentary and reflected back on their title-winning days. “I think there was almost a mystical quality to a famous team or athlete like Michael back then,” he said.

He then weighed in on a question asked by Van Pelt on how he compares the fame they got in the 90s and the fame his team gets now.

Kerr stated how even though Jordan was an icon, he could limit his fame. He mentioned how players were out of the fame when the camera was not on them. There was no social media booming back then. He pointed out how athletes could get away from the public eye easily.

Speaking about the present, Kerr said, “But today, with social media, with people seeing every single aspect of your life, you look at Steph Curry as a great example of someone whose every movement is analyzed and judged and criticized, so I think back then, there was a little more freedom that came with fame. 

The Warriors head coach was spot-on with his analysis of how the fame was delivered to the people back then and now. In this day and age, players are watched constantly on what and when they post on their social media accounts.