If you’ve watched *The Last Dance*, you probably remember Steve Kerr’s moments—the intensity, the iconic shot in the ’97 Finals, the emotional weight of his father’s tragic death. It was powerful television. But if you ask Kerr himself? He found it “a little bit embarrassing.”
In a recent interview, the Warriors coach and former Bulls sharpshooter opened up about his discomfort with how much screen time he got in the documentary. He felt he was “on there so often,” especially compared to teammates who, in his eyes, contributed just as much if not more.
And honestly? That reaction is so Steve Kerr.
It’s not false modesty. It’s not a carefully crafted media answer. It’s the same self-awareness and team-first mentality that made him such a perfect fit for those legendary Bulls teams—and what makes him one of the most respected voices in basketball today.
Kerr has always been the ultimate role player who understood his place in something bigger. Even now, as a multi-championship coach, he deflects praise, emphasizes the collective, and stays grounded. In an era of highlight reels and personal branding, his humility feels almost radical.
But here’s the thing: the documentary wasn’t wrong to feature him. His story *is* compelling. His journey—from role player to clutch performer, from tragedy to triumph—adds a deeply human layer to the Bulls’ mythic run. It wasn’t just about Jordan’s greatness; it was about the people who helped shape it.
Kerr’s embarrassment says more about him than any highlight ever could. In a world that often celebrates individualism, he’s a reminder that the strongest leaders are those who lift others up—even when the spotlight finds them anyway.
What do you think—was Kerr’s screen time deserved, or was he right to feel it was too much?
