Warriors Reportedly Expect End of Steve Kerr Era After Disappointing Season
The Golden State Warriors are coming off a disappointing 37–45 season, one heavily impacted by injuries. But even before this campaign, it was clear their era of dominance in the NBA had begun to fade.
Now, a major shift could be on the horizon.
According to Monte Poole of NBC Sports, there is growing belief within the organization that head coach Steve Kerr may be on his way out.
“The general belief among the Warriors – openly expressed by Draymond Green – and around the league since the weekend is that Kerr will be comfortably jobless after meeting with [co-owner Joe] Lacob and [GM Mike] Dunleavy,” Poole reported.
“Most expect a decision in a matter of days, not weeks… Two sources insist that any change of heart would require, among other factors, Kerr having renewed faith in his role as the franchise shifts toward the future.”
This report follows candid remarks from Green during his exit interview, where he addressed uncertainty surrounding Kerr’s future.
After nearly a decade that included multiple championships, Kerr’s tenure has defined one of the most successful runs in modern basketball. However, with the roster aging and the team entering a transitional phase, leadership changes may be imminent.
A final decision is expected soon.
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“I hope he’s our coach next year. You want my opinion? I think not,” Draymond Green said. “Just because it feels like that. It felt like that was it. I also hope I’m on this team next year—we don’t know that either. And man, if it was, what a run it’s been. So lucky to have had 12 years with Steve Kerr as my coach.”
It’s been nearly a decade since Kerr and the Golden State Warriors were at the peak of their dominance in the NBA, a run that reached new heights with the addition of Kevin Durant.
Their three-point-heavy philosophy in the 2010s helped revolutionize the game of basketball. But as their core stars aged and key pieces moved on, that free-flowing offensive era gradually came to an end.
If this truly marks the conclusion of Kerr’s time in Golden State, he will leave with four NBA championships and an overall record of 604–353—cementing one of the most successful coaching tenures in modern league history.
