Steve Kerr comes from an extraordinary family whose story extends far beyond basketball. Born Stephen Douglas Kerr on September 27, 1965, in Beirut, Lebanon, the Golden State Warriors head coach is the son of academics Malcolm H. Kerr and Ann Zwicker Kerr. He grew up alongside three siblings — Susan Kerr van de Ven, John […]
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Brandon Williams comes from a supportive Los Angeles family that remained closely involved throughout his rise from high-school basketball star to NBA guard. Born on November 22, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, Williams developed into one of the top guards in his high-school class before playing college basketball at Arizona and eventually reaching the NBA. […]
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Alex Toohey comes from a highly accomplished Australian family shaped by military service, education and sport. Born on May 5, 2004, in Canberra, Australia, the Golden State Warriors forward is the youngest child of Michael “Mick” Toohey and Major General Kathryn “Kath” Toohey, both retired Australian Army officers. Alex also has two older siblings, James […]
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Dalen Terry’s family has been closely connected to his basketball journey from Phoenix, Arizona, to the NBA. Born Dalen Lee Terry on July 12, 2002, the Golden State Warriors forward is the son of Al Terry and Fenise Yancy. Both parents were prominently involved when Terry developed from an Arizona high-school prospect into a first-round […]
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Gui Santos comes from a family in which basketball is more than a profession — it has been part of everyday life for generations. Born Guilherme Carvalho dos Santos on June 22, 2002, in Brasília, Brazil, the Golden State Warriors forward is the son of former basketball players Deivisson Santos and Lucineide Santos. His younger […]
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Will Richard comes from a close family whose faith, athletic background and support helped shape his journey from youth sports to the NBA. Born on December 24, 2002, the Golden State Warriors guard is the youngest child of Al Richard and Helen Richard. He grew up with two older siblings, Sara Richard and Al “AJ” […]
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Kristaps Porziņģis comes from a deeply basketball-oriented family in Liepāja, Latvia. Born on August 2, 1995, the Golden State Warriors big man is the son of Tālis Porziņģis and Ingrīda Porziņģe, both of whom played basketball. He grew up looking up to his older brothers, Jānis and Mārtiņš Porziņģis, who also competed in the sport […]
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Brandin Podziemski’s family has played an important role in the confidence, work ethic and competitive personality that helped him reach the NBA. Born on February 25, 2003, in Wisconsin, the Golden State Warriors guard is the son of John Podziemski and Barbara “Barb” West. He also has a stepfather, Greg West, and a younger sister […]
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Gary Payton II comes from one of basketball’s best-known families. Born Gary Dwayne Payton II on December 1, 1992, in Seattle, Washington, the Golden State Warriors guard is the son of NBA Hall of Famer Gary Payton and Monique Payton. He grew up with an older sister, Raquel, and younger brother, Julian, and also has […]
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Georges Niang comes from a close family whose support helped him develop from a young basketball player in Massachusetts into a longtime NBA forward. Born on June 17, 1993, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Niang is the son of Sidy Niang and Alison Niang. His family background combines American and Senegalese roots, with his father having been […]
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