Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr just wrapped up a stint as a Team USA assistant coach for Gregg Popovich at the Tokyo Olympics. After a shaky start, Team USA won gold with a victory over France, sending a wave of relief over Pop, Kerr and all of USA Basketball.

Popovich will likely be retired by the time the 2024 Paris Olympics roll around, leaving a void for that head coaching spot. Kerr would surely be a candidate for the gig given his experience, but would he want it?

The Warriors head man talked about it to The Athletic's Tim Kawakami: 

Of course I’d be interested. I mean, who wouldn’t be? I’ll leave it at that. I have no idea how it will all transpire; there are a lot of great candidates out there. And if I were to be considered, that would be an honor.

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If Kerr coaches in 2024, he could be coaching his own star player in Stephen Curry. The Warriors superstar opted against playing in the Tokyo Olympics after a grueling NBA season in which he put the team on his back, only to fall short in the play-in tournament.

Curry recently spoke about his desire to get that elusive gold medal, and he should have a spot on the roster if he wants it. That will be especially true if Kerr winds up being the coach. Curry will probably be a worthy candidate at that time anyway, but there's no way Kerr would pass up the chance to coach Curry in the Olympics.