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Time of India
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Good for me' - Steve Kerr recalls how Michael Jordan's retirement shaped his career
Steve Kerr needed more minutes on the court to prove his mettle and gain visibility in the sphere. An unexpected departure of from basketball in 1993 provided precisely that. Kerr joined the Chicago Bulls via a non-guaranteed deal, and to affirm his position, he needed visibility. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now With more minutes, Kerr's performance started showing up and helped him shape his career further. So, according to Kerr, it was 'good for him' that Jordan took a break from basketball. Kerr made this interesting revelation on the Glue Guys Podcast. He also took the listeners on a journey of what it was like playing with NBA giants like Scotty Pippen and Bill Cartwright, among others. He shared that these experiences transformed his career. Steve Kerr attributed his success in NBA to Michael Jordan's sudden departure from basketball Steve Kerr shares lessons that earned him 9 NBA championships Steve Kerr appeared on the Glue Guys Podcast and talked about his starting years with the Chicago Bulls. Kerr reminisced about the time when he had just started and hoped to share the court with legendary Michael Jordan. But Jordan took a break when Kerr entered the Bulls camp. As per Kerr, it worked in his favor. He called it a personal benefit. Talking about that experience, Kerr said: 'Well, when I got there, it was right when Michael decided to go play baseball. So, I was I went there expecting to play with him or at least be on the team with him. I was actually trying out with a non-guaranteed contract, just trying to keep, you know, keep my place in the league.' Kerr needed play time to boost his presence on the team and NBA, and with Jordan not around, he got what he required. He said, 'Yeah. So, um, it actually was to my benefit in some ways that he went because it opened up a bunch of playing time. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Uh, it was bad for the rest of the Bulls and their fan base, but it was good for me.' Steve Kerr 1995-96 Highlights with the Chicago Bulls Kerr's performance followed an upward curve in Jordan's absence. He became an 8-point player from the 5-point one, with play time increased to about 24 minutes per game. The exposure allowed him to play the high-stakes games and taught him to perform well even under pressure. Kerr's candid confession received laughs from the podcast hosts, and they prodded him further to share his experience as the new player on the Bulls' team. Steve Kerr shared how NBA giants helped him accumulate valuable experience In the same podcast, Steve Kerr further shared how he amassed career-definingexperience while playing with the NBA biggies. He shared that he understood how easy it becomes to develop a championship-worthy team when the right team is in place. Kerr said: 'It was uh, that's kind of where I reestablished my career. It was my fifth year, and I was probably on my way out of the league. But um, you know to to step in there and learn from Phil and play with Scotty Pippen and Horus Grant and Bill Cartwright, these champions, um, changed my whole career.' Scottie Pippen and Steve Kerr reminisce about their Bulls (and Blazers) days | The Jump The Chicago Bulls resurrected when Michael Jordan came back after two years, and the wins started coming in thereafter, per Kerr. Talking about his learnings from playing in the company of great players, Kerr shared: 'What I learned was it's a lot easier to develop a role, um, on a great team with great players than on an average team, where everybody's just like kind of confused as to, you know, who's the man and all that stuff.' Kerr shared how the clear hierarchy in Chicago allowed him to pitch in efforts precisely when needed, and it gave him a masterclass on building an impregnable forte, which he indeed applied later as an NBA coach. Also Read: Steve Kerr's revelation tells how things fall into place when one is destined to play a bigger role. Kerr was definitely meant to make history in the NBA. He did so as the player first, and later as the Golden State Warriors' head coach.
USA Today
07-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eli Manning: There were 'a lot of tears' following New York Giants benching in 2017
Eli Manning: There were 'a lot of tears' following New York Giants benching in 2017 Eli Manning is a New York Giants legend. A two-time Super Bowl MVP who has played more games in a Giants uniform than any other player in the franchise's 101-year history. He certainly had plenty of highs and lows, but what was his lowest point? That was recently revealed during an appearance on the Glue Guys Podcast. It was November 28, 2017, when Manning was benched after 210 consecutive starts. He had been playing at a subpar level, and with the Giants at 2-9 and going nowhere, head coach Ben McAdoo decided to start Geno Smith in a game against the then-Oakland Raiders. Manning was naturally hurt by the move. After all he had done for the Giants to be replaced by Smith, who had been largely a bust as an NFL quarterback at that time. "It was tough," Manning said. "You see the end coming -- and you don't know if it's the end of your career. Is that your last game ever? It's a lot of tears. It hurts. It hurts a lot. Because of what you've put into it, what the game means to you, what your teammates mean to you." The Giants lost, 24-17, to fall to 2-10. McAdoo's gambit had failed. The backlash was so negative that both McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese were relieved of their duties the following week. Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo was named the interim head coach. Reading the room correctly, Spags reinstated Eli as the starter. Manning started the remaining four games of the regular season, but the hapless Giants could only muster one win. Manning went on to start every game in 2018 and then gave way to Daniel Jones the next season. He retired after the 2019 season.
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dan Quinn expects Commanders to be better in 2025
Dan Quinn expects Commanders to be better in 2025 "Honestly, I expect us to be a lot better." That is how Commanders head coach Dan Quinn responded to former Washington quarterback Alex Smith, asking, since the Commanders turned things around from a four-win season in 2023 to a 12-win 2024 season, what Quinn has been thinking this off-season about the 2025 Washington Commanders. Quinn, as a guest on the "Glue Guys Podcast" last week, was quick to explain that he understands it starts with him. How is Quinn himself going to get better? Ever communicating with his leaders, Quinn said he has already asked his assistant coaches and starting quarterback Jayden Daniels what that would look like for them. Being as experienced as Quinn is, he is by no means naive. He understands there are so many elements involved in an NFL season, such as injuries, when injuries occur, and how an NFL schedule changes from one season to another. Consequently, he understands the reality that with a collective effort from coaches and players, the Commanders could actually be better in 2025. However, their record may not be as good as their 12-5, 2024 season. "I am hoping the team we are bringing in will be a really competitive group," said Quinn. "Like, this is going to be a hard team to make. A lot of positions have some legitimate comp (competition). It's going to elevate a lot of people. So, if we get that part right, the best teams have huge competitions among positions and in practice, offense and defense. That's what I hope we can create here." From the outset of practice, Quinn has his players competing in many things. "Just have fun doing it," said Quinn. "When the next competition is over, we are on to something else. So, there's no resentment to the teammate or the other coach. It's just, on to the next one." Bringing in a few players who have really high standards was also important for Quinn in his first season. So Washington signed linebacker Bobby Wagner and tight end Zach Ertz. Quinn made it clear that he didn't bring them in to coach, but he understands how important it is to have veteran leaders who buy in and lead their peers on the field and in the meeting rooms. Who are some of the glue guys for Dan Quinn? "As the head coach, you need to see the role players. Because if you don't, you are missing so many things that they bring to your team. There is the glue guy who may be vet minimum (contract) but he is really important to your team. We like to celebrate those on Fridays as we name game captains every game." "So, it gives me a day to talk about that player. I get to celebrate that player for three days (Fri-Sun), whoever that is." No wonder Commanders players love to play for Dan Quinn.
