Steve Kerr Made NBA History In Warriors-Jazz Game

On Thursday evening, the Golden State Warriors played the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City for their final game before the All-Star break.
Despite a disappointing fourth quarter, the Warriors were able to hold on for a 140-137 victory.
Head coach Steve Kerr made NBA history by recording his 500th career win.
Via The Golden State Warriors: "That's a whole lot of WINS.
Steve Kerr is now the fifth-fastest coach in NBA history to reach 500 regular-season wins. Congrats, Coach!"
That's a whole lot of WINS.
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2024
Steve Kerr is now the fifth-fastest coach in NBA history to reach 500 regular-season wins. Congrats, Coach! pic.twitter.com/ZNqpF71axD
The Warriors have had an up-and-down season but are playing their best basketball of the year over the previous two weeks.
They have won six out of their last seven games and are 8-2 in the previous ten.
Going into the All-Star break, the Warriors are the tenth seed in the Western Conference (the final play-in tournament spot) with a 27-26 record in 53 games.
"I know what's important to you, and that's the family and the family on the court."
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2024
Coach Pop congratulates Steve Kerr on reaching 500 regular-season wins. pic.twitter.com/QcFLW8Ct8Q
Klay Thompson, who came off the bench for the first time since his rookie season (2012), led the way with 35 points, six rebounds and two assists while shooting 13/22 from the field and 7/13 from the three-point range in only 28 minutes of playing time.
Draymond Green and Steph Curry also combined for 39 points and 15 assists.
Following the Jazz, the Warriors will host the Los Angeles Lakers on February 22.
Klay came off the bench tonight
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2024
& got HOT from beyond the arc ☔️ pic.twitter.com/3dbf3V5fM2
As for the Jazz, they dropped to 26-30 in 56 games, which has them as the 11th seed in the Western Conference.
They are in the middle of a four-game losing streak.
Coach Kerr joins Mr. Warrior himself, Al Attles, as the only coaches in franchise history to reach 500 career regular-season wins 👏 pic.twitter.com/xkzknEtXUL
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 16, 2024