Golden State promoted Nick Kerr, son of Warriors bench boss Steve Kerr, to head coach of the organization’s G League affiliate in Santa Cruz, The Athletic reported Wednesday.
Nick Kerr, 30, replaces Seth Cooper, who was promoted to help run the team’s player development program, per the report. Kerr has been an assistant coach with Santa Cruz the past two years.
Nick Kerr also worked in the Warriors’ video room for three seasons after two seasons doing that for the San Antonio Spurs.
He is the eldest child of Steve Kerr and his wife, Margot.
Nick Kerr averaged 1.3 points in 47 career college games (one start) for San Diego (2011-12; 2013-15) and Cal (2015-16).
The G League season begins Nov. 10.
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