What Michael Jordan recently told Steve Kerr after Warriors coach showered him with praise

Steve Kerr gives Michael Jordan credit for everything

As ESPN reported, Steve Kerr ran into Michael Jordan recently and used the moment to thank his former Bulls teammate.

“Thank you. Everything that has happened in my career is because of playing with you,” Kerr revealed.

That was a huge statement from Kerr, who won three championships alongside Jordan in Chicago before later building a coaching dynasty with the Golden State Warriors.

Kerr has often credited those Bulls years with shaping the way he sees leadership, pressure, and championship habits.

Playing next to Jordan put him inside one of the most demanding environments in NBA history, and Kerr clearly believes that experience opened the door for everything that came after.

Michael Jordan refuses to let Steve Kerr shrink his own legacy

Jordan did not let Kerr give all the credit away. Instead, he pushed back with a direct message of respect.

“You’ve earned it. You’ve earned all of it,” the Chicago Bulls legend responded.

That response matters because Kerr’s résumé is not small. He won five championships as a player and four more as a Warriors coach.

Jordan’s answer was a reminder that Kerr may have benefited from being part of the Bulls dynasty, but he still had to build his own path after it.

The exchange also showed how their relationship has aged. The competitiveness and pressure of the Bulls years have turned into something quieter now: respect, gratitude, and recognition.

For Kerr, the meeting allowed him to honor the teammate who changed his career. For Jordan, it was a chance to remind Kerr that his success was not borrowed. It was earned.