Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the team for two more years. The deal, worth $35 million, was confirmed by team sources on Friday night. ESPN was the first to report on the agreement.
Kerr, who has been coaching the Warriors for 10 seasons and has won four championships, is now the second highest-paid coach in the NBA, earning $17.5 million per season. His contract aligns with that of star player Steph Curry, who has two years and $115.3 million remaining on his current deal. This extension ensures that Kerr will be with the team as they navigate the end of the Curry era and strive to remain title contenders.
There was never any doubt that Kerr would stay with the Warriors. Majority owner Joe Lacob has consistently expressed his faith in Kerr and his commitment to keeping him on board. Kerr himself has shown no signs of burnout and has also been selected to coach Team USA at the upcoming Olympics.
The Warriors have had a challenging season, marked by drama, underperformance, and tragedy. The team faced setbacks with suspensions, including one for Draymond Green, and experienced the loss of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic, who passed away in January. Despite these difficulties, the team has shown improvement on the court with the return of Green and the emergence of players like Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski.
The contract extension for Kerr provides stability and security for the team, which has shown recent success and is climbing up the standings. With Kerr’s guidance, the Warriors will look to build on their recent momentum and continue their pursuit of another championship.