Family heirlooms are nothing new in the world of basketball. Icons like Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have been moulded by the experiences of their dads, who played basketball. It is debatable if having family support ensures success. Fans argue over the importance of remarkable skill vs whether growing up around basketball confers an advantage.
He realizes that his father’s legacy, marked by 4 championships as the head coach, facilitated the path to the league. “I would never have gotten into the NBA without a family connection”, Kerr said. “I don’t blame anyone for saying I have privilege. They’re right”.He later added, “I had not even a crack in the door. I had the door wide open for me,” he later added.