Steve Kerr and John Hammond — two candidates who have been down this road before — are back in the mix of the Trail Blazers’ search for a general manager.  It’s said that Kerr will only take the job if he can have the dual role of GM and head coach.  Read more after the jump.
Team president Larry Miller, who is heading the search, said he is not taking no for an answer when it comes to Kerr, the former Phoenix Suns general manager and current TNT television analyst. According to agent Mark Bartelstein, Kerr will have lunch with Miller this weekend in San Diego, even though he already has told Miller he is happy being a father, husband and television analyst for TNT.
“I haven’t given up on Kerr,” Miller said Friday.
Kerr, 47, was Miller’s first target last May after Rich Cho was fired, but he turned down the overtures, citing his desire to be with his family. Bartelstein on Friday reiterated those sentiments.
“Steve’s life right now with TNT and his family could not be better,” Bartelstein said. “He hasn’t had one thought for being a coach or a general manager. But when someone calls, you listen.”
