From EssentiallySports · Caroline John · · 1m 10s
Warriors Fan Mistakes Lookalike for Steve Kerr
A Las Vegas fan spent $46 on snacks for Steve Kerr, only to learn it was his doppelganger Steve Gillis.
In brief
A Las Vegas fan spent $46 on snacks for Steve Kerr, only to learn it was his doppelganger Steve Gillis. A fan bought $46 worth of snacks for Steve Kerr at a Warriors game in Las Vegas, but it was actually Steve Gillis, a local high school teacher. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Fan Buys Snacks for Steve Kerr
A fan spent $46 on M&Ms, nachos, and beer for someone she thought was Steve Kerr at a Las Vegas Warriors game.
Steve Gillis, Not Steve Kerr
The person accepting the snacks was Steve Gillis, a Las Vegas high school teacher with a resemblance to Steve Kerr.
Surreal Encounter
Gillis was too stunned to correct the fan, who took a photo before leaving the arena.
Shared Traits
The two share the same first name, facial features, athletic background, and loyalty to the Warriors.
History of Mixups
Gillis has been mistaken for Steve Kerr for nearly thirty years, dating back to Kerr’s 1990s NBA career.
Steve Kerr’s Reaction
Steve Kerr joked that Gillis was 'strikingly handsome' during a 2024 Warriors game.
The short version
A fan bought $46 worth of snacks for Steve Kerr at a Warriors game in Las Vegas, but it was actually Steve Gillis, a local high school teacher.
