Golden State Warriors’ head coach Steve Kerr is not in a hurry to make long-term plans. As the Warriors head into the offseason with plenty of questions, one of the biggest revolves around their head coach. Kerr, who has been on the Golden State sidelines since 2014, is entering the final year of his contract.
But instead of stressing about what’s next, he’s choosing to live in the moment, and he made that pretty clear during exit interviews on Friday, May 16.
Steve Kerr Talks About His Future With Warriors
It was a disappointing end to the Warriors’ 2024-25 season. After losing Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the second round, Golden State dropped the next four games to the Minnesota Timberwolves and exited the playoffs in just five games. For Kerr, this finish wasn’t just about a loss — it may have signaled a transition.
With just one year left on his deal, the 59-year-old coach was asked if he had thought about his future during the exit interview on Friday. His response was honest, simple, and surprisingly relaxed.
“At this point, I’m year to year. I love my job. It’s so much fun,” Kerr told reporters. “I know where my team is. I know where the organization is, so I’m perfectly comfortable just going year by year to this point.”
Steve Kerr is entering the final season of his own contract. He’s comfortable with that and has always felt tied to the end of the Steph Curry era.
“At this point, I’m year to year. I love my job. It’s so much fun.” pic.twitter.com/6q7oag1zh9
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater)
That’s not exactly a retirement speech, but it’s definitely a shift from a coach once locked into multi-year championship runs. His tone suggested a man content with where he’s at, no longer measuring success just by trophies, but by daily purpose.
Kerr signed a two-year, $35 million extension in February 2024, making him the highest-paid coach in league history at $17.5 million per year. That deal keeps him on the payroll through the 2025-26 season—but if his words are anything to go by, his commitment now runs deeper than just the numbers.
Kerr’s Highs and Lows With Warriors
Kerr’s run in Golden State has been historic. He has won four titles, five Finals appearances, and the most wins in a single season (73) back in 2016. Before Kerr became a championship coach, he was a championship player. He spent 15 seasons in the NBA and won five titles—three with the Chicago Bulls and two with the San Antonio Spurs. He was known for his sharpshooting, and he still holds the record for the highest career three-point percentage in NBA history.
That shooting touch carried over to how he coached the Warriors. His offense gave Steph Curry and Klay Thompson freedom to shoot from anywhere, helping change the way basketball is played. He also made gutsy calls—like using Draymond Green as a small-ball center and giving Andre Iguodala the reins as a point forward—that paid off big.
But the last few years haven’t been all smooth. Kerr’s decisions in the draft have raised eyebrows. He reportedly pushed for James Wiseman with the No. 2 pick in 2020 over LaMelo Ball and Tyrese Haliburton. Wiseman is now long gone. The 2021 class—Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody—has shown flashes, but other names from that draft, like Franz Wagner and Alperen Sengun, have outpaced them in development.
Even with those bumps, it’s hard to argue Kerr hasn’t squeezed every drop of greatness out of the Warriors’ veteran core. He’s excelled at managing stars, building culture, and keeping the team competitive for over a decade.
And now, with Curry also nearing the end of his deal, it feels like the Warriors are slowly preparing for life after the dynasty. But Kerr seems to be enjoying every moment he has left with the Warriors.
