Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry— an iconic pair that has not just dominated the NBA but also proved its mettle at the Olympics. Every basketball fan is a witness to the empire they built together with the Golden State Warriors. Four championships in eight years? Check. Golden medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Double Check. To further honor the ever-fierce stalwart Steph, the USA Basketball team has made a major, major announcement.

The 59-year-old head coach of the Warriors and Team USA, “Steve Kerr is the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Coach of the Year!” That’s big news for the legendary NBA personality. It’s like his years of effort and experience are finally showing the results. This is big news no.1, as hours later, Team USA announced: “Stephen Curry is the 2024 USA Basketball 5-on-5 Male Athlete of the Year!”

I mean, it would’ve been a crying shame if the Baby-Faced Assassin were to be deprived of the title. How can you forget his 24-point madness in the final game against France at the 2024 Paris Olympics? The fans are super excited and happy for Curry. But, it’s the Steve Kerr announcement that doesn’t seem to sit well with basketball lovers.

It’s never easy to forget certain decisions and choices one makes. And maybe that’s what is coming back to bite Coach Kerr.

346 million Americans upset with Team USA’s Steve Kerr decision

“Team USA won the gold in 2024 despite his HORRIFIC coaching. Steph Curry bailed him out as he did with the Warrior championships.” Let’s begin here! Major flaws in the turnovers and players mostly playing defensive- that’s not your typical Team USA, but a Team USA under Steve Kerr’s reign. Was it good for the team? No. But, luckily they had Stephen Curry on the team to save the day in every single match!

Speaking of the Paris Olympics, how could I forget about the Jayson Tatum and Steve Kerr drama? One of the disgruntled fans dropped a GIF reaction to express disappointment. Well, JT’s benching became one of the most controversial topics back in the summer of 2024. Experts and fans of the sport didn’t skip a beat to call out the head coach for his decision. And well, months later, 346 million Americans are simply digging up the grave of the past. At the same time, you cannot truly ignore how Tatum and Kerr’s interactions have been since the Olympics.

Another fan brutally commented: “Arguably the most overrated coach in basketball.” Ouch! This might be quite a stretch. Or maybe not, it’s the audience of the sport who are expressing their frustration. However, looking at Steve Kerr’s stats in basketball he is a 5x NBA champ himself. He’s played alongside the greatest Michael Jordan at the Chicago Bulls. As the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, he built a dynasty that won 4 titles in eight years.

The comment “Washed” criticizes Steve Kerr’s coaching, suggesting his abilities have declined. Fans point to his controversial decisions during the 2024 Olympics, where Curry’s heroics often saved the day, implying Kerr’s strategies are outdated despite his past successes.

Meanwhile, another GIF reaction, that depicts the mood of the fans right now:

Clearly, the die-hards of basketball aren’t happy with the decision Team USA made about Steve Kerr. But in the case of Stephen Curry, who technically was the rookie on the team, the fans are happy that the 36-year-old is getting the badge of honor. It’s an odd situation for the veteran coach, thus making me wonder, what led to this day?