Warriors' Steve Kerr reaches 600 regular-season wins as NBA coach

Kerr becomes 28th coach in league history to hit the milestone, joining elite company

Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:33am

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr earned his 600th career regular-season victory on Monday night with a 125-117 win over the Washington Wizards. Kerr is just the 28th coach in NBA history to reach the 600-win mark, joining an exclusive club that includes coaching legends like Gregg Popovich, Jerry Sloan, and Phil Jackson.

Why it matters

Kerr's milestone is a testament to his sustained excellence as a head coach, having led the Warriors to four NBA championships in his 12 seasons at the helm. Reaching 600 wins puts Kerr in rarified air among the NBA's all-time great coaches, underscoring his ability to connect with players and sustain a winning culture over a long period of time.

The details

Kerr became just the seventh coach to reach 600 wins with a single team, joining the likes of Popovich, Sloan, Erik Spoelstra, Red Auerbach, Red Holtzman, and Phil Jackson. He is the third-fastest coach to reach the 600-win milestone, behind only Hall of Famers Pat Riley and Phil Jackson. Kerr has credited his former coaches, including Jackson and Popovich, for influencing his own coaching style and philosophy.

  • Kerr earned his 600th win in Monday night's game against the Washington Wizards.

The players

Steve Kerr

Head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who has led the team to four NBA championships in his 12 seasons at the helm.

Stephen Curry

Star guard for the Golden State Warriors, who has played a key leadership role during Kerr's tenure as head coach.

Gregg Popovich

Legendary head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, who Kerr played under as a player and has cited as an influence on his own coaching style.

Phil Jackson

Hall of Fame head coach who Kerr played under as a member of the Chicago Bulls, and who Kerr has also credited as an influence on his coaching approach.

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What they’re saying

“Kerr has repeatedly pointed to the leadership that Warriors star guard Stephen Curry has provided through his 12 years as coach, but Kerr has also done his part by providing a veteran presence for his players who won five NBA championships as a player prior to starting his coaching career with the Warriors.”

— Nick Friedell, Author

The takeaway

Steve Kerr's milestone of 600 regular-season wins as an NBA head coach is a remarkable achievement that cements his status as one of the league's all-time great coaches. His ability to connect with players, sustain a winning culture, and lead the Warriors to four championships in 12 seasons is a testament to his exceptional coaching skills and leadership.