Steve Kerr explained how Michael Jordan scared his teammates into being better basketball players

Posted Nov 29, 2019
Michael Jordan's intensity and competitiveness were so high that it made players "scared to death" of him, according to Steve Kerr. Kerr was on Bill Simmons' "Book of Basketball" podcast and discussed the various leadership styles he encountered during his time in the NBA. Kerr said he found it "fascinating" to play with Jordan. (Business Insider)

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