Steve Kerr isn’t done yet. The Golden State Warriors’ head coach has agreed to a new two-year deal, keeping him on the sideline for at least two more seasons. While the exact numbers haven’t been confirmed publicly, one thing is clear — Kerr will remain the highest-paid coach in the league, earning more than the $17.5 million he made during the 2025-26 season.
A Dynasty Built Over a Decade
Few teams in NBA history have dominated like the Warriors did from 2015 to 2022. Golden State made five straight NBA Finals between 2015 and 2019, winning three of them. Then came another title in 2022. Even in quieter years, the team found ways to compete — beating higher-seeded opponents in the first round in both 2023 and 2025.
Kerr has been at the center of all of it. So have Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. Together, they built one of the most successful runs in modern basketball.
A Tough Season Raised Real Questions
This past year was rough by Warriors standards. Curry missed nearly half the season, and Golden State finished 37-45 — good enough for just the 10th spot in the Western Conference.
They did flash their old form briefly. In a play-in win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Curry was hitting impossible shots, Green was suffocating on defense, and veterans like Al Horford couldn’t seem to miss. It looked like the old Warriors for one night.
Then came the Phoenix Suns. Golden State lost, Green got ejected late in the game, and Kerr was seen hugging both Green and Curry on the court. To a lot of people watching, it felt like a farewell.
Three Weeks of Uncertainty — Then a Decision
After the season ended, Kerr himself didn’t sound certain about his future. He hinted it might be time to walk away and said he’d understand if the organization wanted to move in a different direction.
Three weeks later, he’s back.
The two-year extension keeps him in the job he’s held since 2014 — his first head coaching position at any level. He came in, won immediately, and never really stopped.
What Kerr Has Built Is Hard to Ignore
In his first year, 2014-15, Golden State won 67 games and captured the franchise’s first championship since 1975. The next season, the Warriors went 73-9, setting an NBA record — though they fell in the Finals. Then in 2016-17, they went 67-9 again and took the title back.
This season, Kerr reached 600 career wins, becoming the fourth-fastest coach in NBA history to hit that mark. Not bad for someone who never coached a single game before joining the Warriors.
From Player to Broadcaster to Coach
Before he ever stood on a sideline, Kerr spent 15 seasons playing in the NBA. He won five championships as a player — three with the Chicago Bulls and two with the San Antonio Spurs — and earned just under $15.8 million across his entire playing career.
Last season alone, he made more than that as a coach.
After retiring, Kerr worked as a broadcaster and analyst, then served as general manager of the Phoenix Suns from 2007 to 2010. The Warriors job was his first shot at head coaching, and he hasn’t looked back since.
What Comes Next for Golden State
The Warriors are clearly in a transition period. Curry is getting older, and the window for another championship run is narrowing. But Kerr’s return signals that Golden State isn’t ready to give up on this group just yet.
When Curry eventually steps away, Kerr may follow. For now, both of them are coming back for one more push — and knowing this team, it would be unwise to count them out.
