Never forget when Steve Kerr went toe-to-toe with MJ 🍿😅 |

Never forget when Steve Kerr went toe-to-toe with Michael Jordan 🍿😅 | #shorts
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[@dbzfan4evermj233]

This video is really out of sync espn 💀💀

[@cameronsamuels9139]

I thought it was me LOL

[@Cryptech1010]

@@cameronsamuels9139 it is just you, you're logging

[@JRRU28]

😂😅😂😅😂😅

[@vizer4904]

Bro same I thought my phone was Tripping 😂

[@zureai]

This is not even an espn affiliated account

[@HyphyJuice916]

I can't help but love Steve Kerr for saying, "I might not be good enough to back it up but I'm going for it, I'll fight." Humble guy right there. He may have not been the best player but he's definitely been a great coach with the warriors.

[@richieray04]

That's how you get respect win lose or draw

[@v2ush581]

He was a really great guard

[@michaelpolite5805]

Chicago Bulls my and the whole nine, but Golden State played Mark Jackson big time facts 💯

[@darrickrazor7435]

Naw he was just handed a championship team

[@dannyc7227]

Kerr is no MJ, not even close. But he’s closer to MJ’s basketball skills than we are to Kerr’s basketball skills. Dude was a legit basketball player. Better than 99.9% of the world.

[@gradymckinney7306]

I always thought kerr punched back.. He swung first like a g... Got more of my respect

[@theresejones4345]

Me too didn't know he swung first!! WOW!!

[@ethanboldtfamily]

Yep, didn’t know that either! Changes the whole thing. I never could see MJ hitting Kerr unprovoked. MJ always kept his cool.

[@JuuKnowImRightTho_]

A punch aimed to the chest is not considered swinging first. Swinging first is considered aiming for the head whether you hit or miss silly boys. You can tell y’all ain’t never throw down before 😭🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Smllc22318]

Hit him in the chest too. Was not trying to cause damage. That’s a teammate.

[@txmade4371]

Who cares.

[@blackhouse7646]

Tell you what? After that punch Mike never messed with Steve and he knew he was a warrior.

[@gdc6153]

I see what you did there

[@luvthosewholuvu8097]

Nice word play

[@weaponx2980]

Pun intended lmao

[@taetae2400st]

Good one

[@Xterraacrossamerica]

Now that’s professional editing

[@nagomizik9358]

😂😂

[@inkognito3145]

LOL

[@likilikiki]

The best thing about this is that Phil threw him out the pratice. 😂 What a boss.

[@trueblu8]

Great story. Finally got to hear it from the guys themselves.

[@kaliman1118]

Felt like i was watching an old kung fu movie dubbed

[@lbg910]

🤣🤣

[@outer.box.dissemination]

😂😂

[@ginpau7416]

😂😂😂

[@hyrsk1552]

Everyone talking bout how Jordan hit Kerr on the eye but it was Kerr that started it and that is what earned MJ's trust. He knew that Dteve wasn't gonna back down against anybody after that.

[@rayngryphon6793]

What a great story and it's so nice to hear it from the people themselves, especially with that three or four second delay. Kind of like they're on another planet

[@blue-phoenix115]

Draymond: Ima be like Mike!

[@angelblue8350]

People think stevie kerr is soft once he get hot he is a sniper like reggie miller

[@wadewilson3296]

Still soft tho 💀

[@Ren602]

@@wadewilson3296 all those rings you think he cares lol

[@MeIn321]

But not Reggie Miller

[@johngritenas4466]

Mike is not God almighty. I'm glad Kerr stood up to Jordan.

[@T1Oracle]

@@johngritenas4466 You don't understand how many people strongly disagree with your first three words... 💀

[@doyourbst]

Good for Steve Kerr to stand up to Jordan

[@mellshell1789]

Yeah right Jordan that's why you did it not because your use to refs giving you every call.

[@danielandree3947]

@@mellshell1789 why did you say it like that…. Like the guy who made the original comment is actually MJ?…. Lmaooo, also what does refs giving him calls, have anything at all to do with Kerr and Jordan hitting each other in a practice match when they’re both on the same team…. How does anything you say relate at all?….

[@mellshell1789]

@@danielandree3947 because A Jordan isn't use to getting touched B he's a baby C and a bully

[@danielandree3947]

@@mellshell1789 none of what you said has anything to do with anything at all….. That has absolutely nothing to do with what anything in the short said, it has nothing to do with what the original comment said, and it also has absolutely nothing to do with nba refs and a practice match between the bulls and the bulls…. You just want to hate on jordan… for what reason… idk, obviously you don’t like him, you think he’s a cry baby and a bully, but to sit there and say those things like it’s related to the video or what the original poster said, is so far off… Instead of trying to make sense of your hate comment, just be a man about it, and just make a comment saying “I simply hate Jordan, I think he’s a cry baby bully, and I’m glad that Kerr punched him in the chest during the practice match”…. Don’t try to dance around things and bring in refs and him getting calls in games which has nothing to do with a practice match, and a fight between two teammates, all to dance around, just so you can hate on Jordan…. Just man up about it, and be straight forward about your hatred…. Which honestly, isn’t healthy… you should go seek some help for that, it’s not good for you to hate someone who has no idea you exist, and hasn’t done anything to you at all to warrant you hating them… Jordan has never done anything to you at all, yet you walk around with actual hatred for the man like he killed your dog or something…. Go seek help from a professional, and then to be productive with your life, trust me, you’ll be much happier doing that; then going around and making random weird hate comments about Jordan and using weird excuses that have nothing to do with the original video as your reasoning to hate on Jordan.

[@mellshell1789]

@@danielandree3947 I don't hate Jordan he was the greatest player ever nit he still got a lot of calls. I SAID WHAT I SAID

[@samojr9550]

anyone come here after draymond punched poole?

[@Gravedigger432]

There is a huge difference though MJ's fight with Kerr didn't escalate till Kerr punched him in the chest. Getting knocked around on Defense or Offense is completely different. Unless Poole was actively trying to hurt him there was no reason to punch him like that. Jawing at each other is being competitive.

[@benndarayta9156]

@@Gravedigger432 poole literally shoved Green first lol

[@taurus8385]

@@Gravedigger432 did you not hear the part where Jordan said he was mad because of the fouls Phil was calling on him…so he fouled the ish outta Kerr which pissed Kerr off?? We don’t know why Draymond did what he did, but we know why Jordan did what he did and here you are tryna justify Jordan’s actions while tryna vilify Draymonds…stop being weird…it happens ALL THE TIME

[@Gravedigger432]

@@taurus8385 no they said Jordan was talking smack you can watch the video. Draymond got in his face and Jordan pushed him away and Draymond swung on him.

[@taurus8385]

@@Gravedigger432 I saw the video…I’m sayin that don’t tell the whole story

[@g405t]

MJ is so good even the video is out of sync.....

[@tennaj1367]

Do you Jordan Fanboys even understand how bad you guys look? 😳

[@Adam_2785]

@@tennaj1367 it was a joke lmao

[@barney5583]

​@@tennaj1367 , cry about it.

[@markanthonymolina9621]

Both legend in different ways

[@michaelh7125]

Indeed, Kerr is a legend in his own mind

[@carlosrob6494]

@@michaelh7125 🤣🤣🤣Exactly

[@carlosrob6494]

You definitely need to re-write this without Steve Kerr name nowhere in sight in the sentence

[@willisstillhere8846]

@@michaelh7125 when you're done sucking MJ off making sure to zip his pants back up

[@GormanGolf]

Props to Kerr for not backing down. He’s that dude

[@aceagrauel7267]

The look in Mike's eyes when he said I hauled off and hit him in the eye. That's true remorse

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

Kerr should have turned into the Incredible Hulk.

[@kr3539]

I didn't know Steve threw the first punch.

[@blackcrowvol2281]

Yes he threw the first punch, MJ returned on him.

[@waltm.6107]

Right so he got kicked out of practice. Kerr should have been right behind him.

[@darrenjones8023]

He didn't throw the first punch he responded to what Mike did

[@blackcrowvol2281]

@@darrenjones8023 Look at the Bull's Documentary. Steve Kerr stated he threw the first punch, Jordan retaliated.

[@darrenjones8023]

@@blackcrowvol2281 no!! How did he throw the first punch when Michael Jordan admitted he fouled Steve Kerr unnecessarily HARD. So you call THAT throwing the first punch if you get up off the ground after he did what he did to Steve Kerr 🤔? If would have done that to a black PLAYER and the black player got up and hit Mike y'all would be saying " Mike know he CAN'T foul a man like that,he got what he deserved" STFU

[@BicMichuM]

Green has been watching this 😂😂😂

[@heatison11]

Men always get along better after a fight

[@KWillo]

Because it's in our nature to be physically combative.That even transcends species as male lions, bears, and even elk are the same way.

[@anthonykilburn9302]

Way to earn your respect Steve!!

[@carltanner5609]

Jordan from that day forward he had a lot more respect for Steve

[@cjfishtales2238]

It's like kung-fu theater in the 80s! 😆

[@bbbbbzzzzzzzzzz5431]

Who saw coach Kerr, in the finals, smash that clipboard with a punch !

[@danielbaye5376]

MJ was insane

[@KB-re4ku]

His drive and desire to win has not been seen in the NBA since. Kobe was probably the closest to having that.

[@danielbaye5376]

@@KB-re4ku Most definitely, you are right

[@drk.i.a.2969]

@@KB-re4ku so YOU say, remember Iverson & probably 1/2 of the NBA.

[@drk.i.a.2969]

Where ws his drive, the first 6yrs.after 3yrs in college..LBJ to the finals in 4yrs OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL! that's the greatest drive in the NBA, further more mike quit when phill & pip left, he wasnt old & had 3yrs of solid play left, where was his drive then he knew it wasnt just him. He was afraid of what was coming down the pipeline.

[@drk.i.a.2969]

Pipeline LBJ.

[@JoseRamirez-yh2ll]

I think they were speaking Japanese and added Dub Eng because I couldn't read their lips lol

[@courtney-rw8ch]

Two of my favorite athletes in world right here❤❤

[@gdc6153]

Jordan and the Camera Guy?

[@ramondiaz4753]

I swear Steve is built ford tough 💪😂

[@BGriff-]

Steve Kurr saying he can’t back up his competitiveness? Eye opener!

[@pklainos8673]

Getting everyone on da same level as a team

[@chopshopreactions850]

I wonder if Steve caught a flashback when Draymond took off on Jordan Poole...it's crazy Steve was present for both lol 👊🏾

[@sroland3533]

Kerr was the one who threw the first hand if y'all dnt understand.

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

THEY BOTH HIT EACH OTHER. A BIT different from getting slugged out of nowhere.

[@MyHandle4455]

I loved this documentary

[@thadeuskushington7103]

Steve Kerr is baked in that clip 😂🤣

[@alvincox9525]

I’m from the Chi so I was for all of the runs. I liked Steve Kerr then and still do.

[@philg406]

Before the Draymond / Poole fiasco... There was this

[@theresejones4345]

True!!!

[@gottgaame]

I didn’t know Kerr threw the first punch

[@divyneapollon5041]

No one ever talks about the fact Kerr hit Jordan too!

[@augsburg97]

He threw the first punch

[@mareious2362]

First also

[@gdc6153]

That's cause most people didn't know

[@private679r.i.c.o4]

Because Steve was the one with black eye, plus he swung first. In people's eye he lost

[@younglove3362]

Jordan hit first. "That's a real foul" set it off.

[@mlackland7796]

I'm from da Chi, saw that era,... Shout out 2 Steve Kerr hitting Mike in the chest FIRST! Enough was Enough! Jordan is my guy but TEAM 1ST, he's never above criticism

[@ransommoney642]

They came to blows wow never knew this until now

[@devonpeterson471]

That beat drop is hilarious

[@adamdix9125]

Draymond watched this and misread the point.

[@paulwatson5531]

All that's missing is, "you killed my teacher". Samurai Sunday martial arts marathon is all I can think about with this editing

[@sidvyas8549]

Omg 💀💀

[@luvthosewholuvu8097]

Bruh, I was just going to say that, or the other great line, "I'm here to revenge my brother!!"

[@Prince_Luci]

“Can’t back it up” says the dude with more rings than Mike

[@FB-ch5yz]

I wonder what malika andrews said about this?

[@demetriusevans4139]

Definitely blamed the Black man....

[@vikterbanbik5903]

MJ & Kerr fight is big difference from Green and Poole. Poole was there standing doing nothing, Green went there iniated & punched Poole to be KO or disabled

[@jodoug8365]

Steve Kerr, that's what's up!!!

[@barrymccockinner8761]

Steve got that dawg in him

[@ulyssesgrant1781]

No one has ever talked about Steve Kerr hitting MJ first. Now I have no blame for MJ. This is understood, which is why Kerr has never complained about it.

[@drk.i.a.2969]

So unwarranted fouls aren't hits, dummy steve retaliated because mike ain't his dad. Think clearly or put yourself in his place (kerrs-so you can follow)..you gonna let someone continue to hard foul you, you'll never make it in any sport.

[@theforrest]

How did you watch this whole clip and that’s the only thing you take away 😂😂

[@ulyssesgrant1781]

@@theforrest Apologies, apparently you want me to think like you. My point was made quite clear. What point would you prefer that I see?

[@impasse0124]

@@ulyssesgrant1781I think he meant that MJ fouled Steve first which is why Steve hit him in the chest. That’s when MJ punched him. So MJ started it, not Steve.

[@ulyssesgrant1781]

@@impasse0124 Yes, that is exactly as I understood it. But a foul is a foul. Steve retaliated because he didn’t like the hard foul, so he hit, not fouled MJ back. He hit MJ for fouling him so roughly. Again, if you are going to aggressively push with 2 hands like JP or punch someone who you think wronged you, as Steve Kerr knew, you better expect to get into a fight or get knocked out. Steve has never complained because he knew the name of the game.

[@bgood4449]

Punching 6'2 Kerr? Real tough guy.

[@dragonballa5083]

It’s like an old school kung fu film

[@tonysearightinvestmenteduc2566]

Kerr stood up to the challenge .....

[@acepeso6083]

Steve Kerr swung off on black Jesus 😂😂💀

[@Dubriginal]

You said black Jesus😂😂😂

[@jdfodio]

Black Jesus is redundant. And MJ is blasphemous.

[@gamexsimmonds3581]

I wish there was footage of this

[@methodon23]

You can hate him if you want but Steve Kerr's NBA journey is an incredible one. He's played with the GOAT and bailed him out with game winners. Became a coach and brought the best out of Curry. Not taking away from what Mark Jackson did with GS but Kerr got them over the edge.

[@mdcool5717]

Mike straight bomb💣😃

[@leokindred2663]

And MJ took that personally

[@kurtreynolds1589]

Video left out the best part.

[@aljonjohnson1991]

Kerr hand heck of a jumper

[@ARG7822]

Phil was a genius, Michael and Scottie were never on the same team during their scrimmages. Iron sharpens iron.

[@allainangcao28]

It doesn't matter if you are a starter or a role player. Mike won't respect you unless you stand up to him. Once Mike knew that Kerr wouldn't back down, he gave him his trust.

[@leptonparticle238]

People be comparing Green's punch to MJ's? They were being physical in the game and after MJ fauled Hard Kerr hit him and MJ swung back. It's nothing like Drey did to JP who was standing in the other side of the court. P.S. Also MJ was the best player in the world while Green's not even the best in the team

[@tedlessor3887]

Cry me river😭😭😭

[@everydaydreday1383]

Yea this was two teammates who got heated after play, dray walked up on him and snuffed him unwarranted

[@coachmcguirk6297]

They were comparing his punch to kerrs.

[@bobbymoore2076]

I'm the biggest mj fan there is but dammit Steve Kerr, I salute you bro for standing your ground!

[@guadalupecanedo1540]

Epsn thank you for the great editing skills

[@joemomma3208]

Now it makes sense why Kerr coaches Green & Poole! He and MJ were the original Green & Poole! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@GetOutOfMyArea]

Kerr is unhinged to this day.

[@tonybrito9366]

Love the 90"s bulls dynasty simply because they dominated like no- other team up_ till then or since , greatest Team ever & the tape shows the truth

[@TheTaekwon3]

I would say the spurs

[@czarnian2010]

...and he's proud of this!

[@bayouninja48]

I just resetted this video 4x thinking my phone was off sync.. come on espn

[@hinson5150]

Kerr earned Jordan’s respect

[@unxpctd79molowe23]

Like I my elders spoke to me...if hit, hit back! Never poke the Bear

[@paypachasa8257]

But it's a big deal now because of video tape smh Draymond in trouble trouble 😵‍💫 😂

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

What? They had a FIGHT. BOTH threw punches. BOTH.

[@peterstark4562]

The difference is Kerr fought ang swung at Mike whereas Poole had no intention of fighting, dropped his guard and got knocked down pretty hard.

[@ryannorman8898]

MJ probably liked the fact that Kerr did that tho, you need a tough team to beat the 80s, 90s teams. Was ALOT different than today.

[@edwardcharles3000]

Basketball 🏀 was real from the 80s and 90s 🥊 now 🍭

[@BigBen1994]

Draymond Green and Jordan Poole in 20 years

[@lbg910]

Is this the kung fu version?🤣

[@izzyprodux]

So draymond punched JP what's the problem....😏

[@Gravedigger432]

Its a completely different scenario.

[@taurus8385]

@@Gravedigger432 how?? Outside of the fact that we don’t know what led to it…🤔

[@tntcrewEJ]

@@Gravedigger432 what’s different about it?

[@Gravedigger432]

@@tntcrewEJ MJ and Kerr were in practice and MJ was roughing up Kerr for the sake of doing it. Kerr initiated the fight by punching MJ in the chest and MJ wasn't in his face. JP was off the court Draymond got pissed and started chest bumping JP and he shoved him off him. Completely different DG was the instigator the whole time and the aggressor. Completely different then MJ and Kerr.

[@mafriqaful]

So at least we know who Steve Kerr with side with Draymond and Poole.

[@sadiebascombe4858]

Both

[@rickeyb8812]

Coach Phil told me, "we have to tone Mike down, if Mike fouls you, punch him in the chest, and I'll toss him out of practice!" That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

[@losobrown2025]

Yeah see how they do the goat like he just another black guy u can't tone us down when they need the tan

[@rickeyb8812]

@@losobrown2025 society proved that when MJ's dad was murdered. The case meant nothing until they saw who the victim's relative was. Then it was world news, a man hunt, arrest speedy trial and conviction....case closed. How did MJ respond? He quit basketball.

[@ShootWithLOU]

Funny how still to this day, this fight hasn’t been seen by the public like this TMZ ridden world now.

[@goedolla]

Now we know that Steve bombed first LOL. Gotta respect him standing up for himself even against the great MJ💪🏾

[@oneluv72]

Now if that was on tape!!?? And I'm quite sure it was!! 😏 💪🏾💰💸

[@golddivertycoon8973]

So you took that personal gotchaa

[@m42037]

The 90s, very physical, the GOAT tells it like it is. Today's NBA is soft compared to the 90s 🤕

[@johnsolo1439]

I wish this was recorded like the Draymond incident

[@GenzBoyss]

Is it just my audio that’s messed up💀

[@francistyrell1755]

Draymond and Jordan Poole at practice

[@Gravedigger432]

Completely different. Poole was was just talking smack Draymond overreacted.

[@TheTaekwon3]

@@Gravedigger432 don't talk smack someone will shut you up, I don't get y yall think it's ok to talk to someone with no respect without consequences

[@justinhiggins2210]

Early signs of liver failure.

[@washingtonfootballfanwgil8392]

I was thinking the same thing. You would think a billionaire would address it early.

[@oscarrobertson2257]

This video short Was like watching an old Kung Fu flick

[@troymcallister8400]

Draymond must’ve watched this & thought if he fought a teammate at practice he could be as good as Michael

[@ericgatling3935]

What big bill cartwright elbows.too underrated player.

[@jhopper01]

Steve Kerr reminds me of Woody Harrelson in White Men Can't Jump 😁

[@spauley2133]

More respect for MJ. Thought MJ hit 1st. Kerr started it.

[@sensei_...]

5x champion/most efficent 3pt shooter ever( leading with 45%3pt)/1x 3pt contest winner/game winner for the championship/avg 8.5p, 2.3a on 52%3pt in 23min in his prime. Never a great player but definitely a solid player who knows how to play winning basketball

[@daviderigio1058]

And who did Jordan trust to pass to, when a shot was needed... If Kerr didn't stand up to Jordan, then he wouldn't have trusted him.

[@basictruth11-09]

so it's OK for Jordan and Kerr to admit to punching a teammate, but everybody is calling for Draymond's head

[@taurus8385]

Exactly

[@palladone8963]

It’s the Goat who punched you not the Donkey lmao

[@MeIn321]

What does he have to do with this video?

[@taurus8385]

@@MeIn321 it just proves that this goes on in every locker room in every sport

[@BigBen1994]

Bruh I said this from the beginning, the media hates Draymond and doesn't like he did a podcast and won the chip while doing it. If y'all knew the stories about MJ you'd think he was the worst person ever.

[@linkhero60]

This is much different than the green poole situation because they were both pissed and they were both about it

[@jayd6446]

Jordan ain't have that fight in him when the bad boys was knocking his a$$ out the sky.

[@Jdubb74]

Correct

[@csquad5071]

He actually did…

[@raymondireland8103]

Bull

[@depannist]

You must have missed him swinging at Laimbeer