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Cleveland Cavaliers: 15 NBA stars you forgot played for the Cavs

By Tony Pesta

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 4: Ben Wallace #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on February 4, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 4: Ben Wallace #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during the game against the New York Knicks on February 4, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) /
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12. Steve Kerr (1989-92)

Steve Kerr is mostly remembered in Cleveland as the head coach of the franchise’s greatest rival, the Golden State Warriors. As for his playing days, Kerr is mostly known for being a quality role player alongside the likes of Michael Jordan and Tim Duncan as he finished his career with five championships.

However, few will recognize Kerr as being a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers for nearly four seasons. This is because he served only as a role player.

Kerr was traded to the Cavaliers at the start of the 1989-90 NBA season where he played as a backup to the legendary point guard, Mark Price. With the Cavs, Kerr averaged only 6.1 points and 2.7 assists per game.

It’s clear that Kerr picked up a bit of Price’s efficient shooting techniques as he would go on to boast the highest career 3-point percentage in NBA history. Later in his career, Kerr would coach arguably the greatest shooter of all-time in Stephen Curry.

Kerr’s time in Cleveland never amounted to much other than two brief runs in the postseason. Though he never became an All-Star, his basketball career has reached star status as he has captured a combined total of eight titles as a player and coach.

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