Golden State Warriors fans are always interested in what’s next for Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and other players in the lineup.
But there is also speculation, and some concern, about the road ahead for head coach Steve Kerr.
Kerr is entering the final season of his deal with the team, and he has admitted there hasn’t been talk of an extension, at least not yet.
But speaking on “Steiny & Guru,” general manager Mike Dunleavy said that there is nothing to worry about.
He made it clear that Kerr is welcome to stay with Golden State as long as he wants.
“Yeah, I mean, I guess technically there is [uncertainty]. This isn’t really a regular situation with a head coach where he’s in the last year of his deal. We know what it is with Steve. He’s been here a long time. He’s been an amazing part of this franchise, and as far as I’m concerned, can stay as long as he wants. We’re going to give him the grace of the season to go through it, or at least some of it, to see and feel where he’s at mentally and physically. I get how maybe it doesn’t line up, but it’s hard to see Steve moving on, or to see Steph finish his career without Steve on the sidelines. I think it’ll all work out, but we’re not going to jump into anything. We’re going to go on Steve’s terms,” Dunleavy said.
This is good news for Warriors fans who want to see Kerr spend the rest of his coaching career with the team.
The idea of Curry ending his NBA tenure without Kerr seems outlandish because they have built such a strong and successful relationship.
Kerr came to the team in the 2014-15 season and has helped transform them into four-time champions and one of the most celebrated franchises of all time.
Nothing in the NBA is guaranteed, but it would be shocking to see him leave the Warriors after everything he has accomplished.
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