Steve Kerr Almost Traded Curry to The Suns

Published December 6, 2023 at 10:06 PM
BY SOLOMON MCDOWELL

Steve Kerr's Surprising Revelation: Almost Trading Steph Curry to the Suns
In a jaw-dropping revelation on the "Headliners" Podcast with Rachel Nichols, NBA legends Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr unveiled a shocking twist that could have reshaped basketball history.

Kerr's Phoenix Suns Gamble

Steve Kerr, now a revered coach with the Golden State Warriors, dropped a bombshell about his stint as the general manager of the Phoenix Suns from 2007-10. During the 2009 NBA Draft, Kerr attempted to acquire a rising star who would later become the greatest shooter in NBA history�Steph Curry.

In Kerr's own words,

"We were looking at Steph and seeing the next version [of Steve Nash]. They were so alike in so many ways. We had watched Steve become the two-time MVP. All of the concerns that most of the people in the league had about Steph in terms of size and defense, we saw everything we needed to see."

The Almost-Deal

The excitement peaked the night before the draft when Kerr believed they had secured a deal for Curry. He revealed,

"It wasn't completed, but it was basically a discussion over the phone that we thought was done. So, when he fell to [the No. 7 pick], our draft room erupted because we thought the deal was in place, and Steph was going to be a Phoenix Sun. But it didn't happen, it fell through."

Curry's Impact on Kerr's Coaching Journey

Steve Kerr emphasized that the failed trade didn't just leave the Suns empty-handed; it also played a role in Curry becoming a cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors.

What Could Have Been

While basketball history is filled with "what if" moments, the potential trade of Curry to the Suns stands out as a major 'what if' scenario. The NBA landscape, including rumors of Curry heading to other teams like the Bucks, could have been drastically different.

Now, as Curry and Kerr stand as one of the greatest player-coach duos in NBA history, the almost-deal with the Suns adds an intriguing layer to their remarkable journey.

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