By George Devine, Sr.

After days of speculation following the firing of Mark Jackson, the Golden State Warriors have selected Steve Kerr as their new head coach.

Kerr, a TNT analyst, has not been a head coach before, but the decision appears to be based on his knowledge of basketball’s X’s and O’s, a factor which some say was a weak spot for Jackson.

Golden State was not the only suitor for Kerr’s services. He was reported to have had talks with the New York Knicks, but the Warriors prevailed with a five-year, $25-million dollar contract. Other incentives to Kerr’s acceptance of the job include the success the Dubs had in the season just past, the talent available on the team, and his friendship with owner Joe Lacob and president Rick Welts. In addition, depending on the timing, he may get to be the coach that would christen a new Warriors’ arena in downtown San Francisco.