Steve Kerr Opens Up on Unsure Future as Warriors Coach

Steve Kerr has been on the heart of Golden State’s dynasty for greater than a decade, however the four-time champion coach is coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract with no clear reply on what comes subsequent.

However he doesn’t appear to thoughts.

“I’m very comfy simply going into this season with a 12 months left [on the deal],” Kerr advised reporters, through NBC Sports activities Bay Space. “I’m so aligned with [GM] Mike [Dunleavy] and [owner] Joe [Lacob]. There’s no motive for dialogue [or] concern. That is sort of some extent in our relationship the place it’s like, let’s simply see how it’s on the finish of the 12 months.”

Kerr is within the final season of a two-year, $35 million extension he signed in February 2024.

Whereas he admitted he would like to proceed main the franchise past this season, he burdened there’s no rush to finalize his future.

“I like my job,” Kerr mentioned. “I like what I’m doing each day … hopefully I’m right here for one more few years. Hopefully we run it again and we preserve going with this group. However I like the truth that we will simply sort of do it how we need to do it.”

The 59-year-old additionally downplayed the chance of extension talks taking place through the season.

“I don’t anticipate any negotiation through the season,” Kerr mentioned. “Who is aware of, possibly all of it comes up in some unspecified time in the future, they arrive to me, no matter. However I’m not the slightest bit involved about it. I don’t give it some thought.”

Each time his run within the Bay does come to an finish, Kerr insists it’ll occur on good phrases.

“If it’s meant to be for me to maintain going, then I’m going to maintain going,” Kerr mentioned. “And if it’s meant to be for the crew to maneuver on to any individual else, there shall be nothing however gratitude and appreciation. So, this makes it simple for everyone. Simply, let’s see the place we’re on the finish of the 12 months.”

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