Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr smiles during a news conference May 20, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

 Ben Margot

Steve Kerr’sΒ $1 million gift to the UA athletic department last week was not the first time he has donated to his alma mater. Athletic directorΒ Greg ByrneΒ released figures saying 42 percent of Arizona’s basketball lettermen (and 29 percent of all lettermen) have donated to the school. Almost all are done anonymously.

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