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Steve Kerr Vows to Stay With Warriors as Long as Stephen Curry Plays

The 60-year-old coach, on an expiring deal, said the grind of NBA travel could eventually drive his retirement once the Curry era concludes.

Overview

  • Kerr told The Athletic Show, “I will never leave Steph Curry,” underscoring a decade-long partnership that has delivered four NBA titles and an Olympic gold.
  • He is in the final year of the contract he extended in February 2024, leaving his status a storyline even as he links his future directly to Curry’s.
  • Kerr said late-night flights and constant travel are the factor most likely to end his coaching career after the Curry chapter.
  • Golden State is 14-15 and eighth in the West after snapping a three-game skid with a 119-116 win over the Suns on Dec. 21.
  • Public scrutiny has intensified, including a viral fan email to owner Joe Lacob that Kerr downplayed, while Draymond Green voiced confidence the franchise will stay competitive beyond Curry; last season’s Jimmy Butler addition has not shifted their trajectory since their last conference semifinals appearance in 2022.