Thanks to Steve's successful career as a coach, he was awarded the NBA Coach of the Year in 2016. As such, it went into history books as the third Golden State Warriors coach to lay hands on this prestigious accolade. The coach also led the franchise to two NBA Finals Championships in 2017 and 2018. This consecutive series of achievements takes work, especially in a tournament as competitive as the NBA.
In Steve's first three seasons at the helm, he ensured his team hit 65+ regular season wins. As a result, the Warriors became the first franchise to register such a high number of wins in three consecutive seasons. He became the first rookie coach to win the NBA Finals since 1982, when Pat Riley won it.
After his career as a player and before taking up a coaching role, Steve worked as a broadcast analyst for TNT, a renowned American basic cable TV network. His time at TNT saw him perform the Steve's Refreshing Thoughts segment, sponsored by Coors Light. The segment was all about bringing up exciting facts about the NBA. He joined the Phoenix Suns in 2004 and went on to become the franchise's general manager only three years later.