The Golden State Warriors are fresh off of a disappointing 37-45 season that was marred by injuries, but even prior to this campaign, their reign of dominance over the NBA had ended.
According to a new report by NBC Sports’ Monte Poole, the general belief among the team is that Steve Kerr‘s time as head coach will soon come to an end.
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“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 wrote. “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.”
Tuesday’s news comes just days after Draymond Green made blunt comments about Kerr’s future in his exit interview.
“I hope he’s our coach next year. You want my opinion? I think not,” Green said. “Just because it just feels like that. It felt like that was it. I also hope I’m on this team next year, we also don’t know that. And man, if it was, what a run it’s been. So lucky to have had for 12 years Steve as my coach.”
It’s been nearly a decade since Kerr and the Warriors were at the peak of their reign and added Kevin Durant.
Their unreal three-point philosophy in the 2010s helped revolutionize the game of basketball. But as their stars aged and departed, the era of reckless abandon on offense ended.
If this is truly the conclusion of Kerr’s time with the Warriors, he’ll finish with four NBA championships as a head coach and an overall record of 604-353.
James Parker contributed to this story.
