Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Warriors HC Steve Kerr: 'I would love to coach Giannis'

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 9/1/22

Add Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to the Giannis Antetokounmpo fan club.

In an exclusive interview with FilGoal out of Egypt, Kerr spoke about various topics. However, when asked which player, excluding Warriors, he'd like to coach, Kerr didn't hesitate to name the Milwaukee Bucks' superstar.

While the majority of NBA head coaches would likely provide the same answer to the question, Kerr elaborated a bit.

"Giannis, I would love to coach Giannis," Kerr said. "He's a great player, but he seems also like a great person."

@FilGoal Exclusive interview with The Legend Steve Kerr️

Choose a current NBA player, apart from the Warriors, that you would like to coach.

Giannis (Antetokounmpo), I would love to coach Giannis, he's a great player, but he seems also like a great person. pic.twitter.com/geHbnhPxLz
— FilGoal (@FilGoal) August 31, 2022

Antetokounmpo's inspiring origin story, climbing out of poverty in Greece to reach the NBA, is enough to want to back the two-time MVP. However, Giannis comes off as one of the more likable athletes of today simply from his actions and demeanor since entering the NBA spotlight.

Last season, Antetokounmpo averaged 29.9 points, 11.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.1 steals over 67 regular-season games for the Bucks.

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