Steve Kerr pushes 'appropriate fear' with U.S. Olympic team

[diwataaa]

Team USA has initiated the "appropriate fear" phrase. This tradition traces back to Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich, who pioneered the mindset -- a respect for the underdog mantra he brought to the San Antonio Spurs and later as coach of Team USA. And one that current coach Steve Kerr, one of Popovich's many pupils, has been imparting this week as the Americans prepare to see South Sudan on Wednesday in Olympic pool play. On the heels of an impressive win over Serbia, another U.S. victory would clinch a spot in next week's quarterfinals. South Sudan is playing in its first Olympics and doesn't have any current NBA players on its roster. But the Bright Stars beat Puerto Rico in their Olympic opener last Sunday and pushed Team USA to the brink in a one-point loss in a friendly in London less than two weeks ago.

 

[Cassandra_12]

Steve Kerr's approach is on point! ️ 'Appropriate fear' keeps the team sharp and ready to take on any challenge. Go Team USA!

 

[Kraker]

Team USA has initiated the "appropriate fear" phrase. This tradition traces back to Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich, who pioneered the mindset -- a respect for the underdog mantra he brought to the San Antonio Spurs and later as coach of Team USA. And one that current coach Steve Kerr, one of Popovich's many pupils, has been imparting this week as the Americans prepare to see South Sudan on Wednesday in Olympic pool play. On the heels of an impressive win over Serbia, another U.S. victory would clinch a spot in next week's quarterfinals. South Sudan is playing in its first Olympics and doesn't have any current NBA players on its roster. But the Bright Stars beat Puerto Rico in their Olympic opener last Sunday and pushed Team USA to the brink in a one-point loss in a friendly in London less than two weeks ago.

Kerr wants the US Olympic team to play with 'appropriate fear'. Intense!