Steve Kerr

...that is, Stoudemire will relish his days in Phoenix. Kerr shipped O'Neal to Phoenix to clear more cap space to perhaps retain Stoudemire and attract another quality free agent. If Stoudemire decides to stay, the future could be...

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...little due to age or slowing down. When Steve Kerr switched coaches, offensive philosophy, and added the big, bulky Shaquille O'Neal to the team, it messed with Nash's rhythm and ability to create. With the offense back in his hands,...

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During their midseason conversations Kerr never raised the possibility of a trade with Cleveland, according to O'Neal, who said he asked Kerr to not deal him to Portland because the Blazers weren't close to winning a championship. "They...

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...and later dumped Mike D'Antoni. But after the experiment to emphasize defense failed after half a season, General Manager Steve Kerr changed his mind, replaced Terry Porter with former D'Antoni assistant Alvin Gentry and decided to go...

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...Robin Lopez, who could be sidelined until December. Coach Alvin Gentry and club president Steve Kerr are openly referring to their squad, minus Lopez, as the "smallest team in the NBA." Factor in the Suns' rough early schedule (17 of their...

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"Seventy-one percent of the country thinks this is a bad deal. That makes me angry. I play better when I'm angry," Kerr said O'Neal told him. Kerr is hoping that a change of scenery and an opportunity to win another title will...

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...change the style of play with a veteran team. Midway through last season, Kerr didn't believe the Suns' fast-paced offense was going to win an NBA title so he brought in Shaquille O'Neal. Kerr wanted the Suns to become a defensive team.

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