Steve Kerr contemplates his future after Warriors’ play-in loss to Suns
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“Steve Kerr doesn’t know if he’ll be back for a 13th season with the Warriors.”
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Multiple web search results indicate uncertainty regarding Steve Kerr's future with the Warriors, referencing his contemplation of the next steps after the season ended. One source notes he 'doesn't know what's going to happen next.'
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— The 2014–15 Golden State Warriors season was the 69th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and their 53rd in the San Francisco Bay Area. On May 14, 2014, the Warriors …
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— Nicholas Zwicker Kerr (born November 9, 1992) is an American basketball professional coach who is an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was …
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— Stephen Douglas Kerr (born September 27, 1965) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association…
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“Kerr said Friday night, after his 12th season at the helm ended in a 111-96 play-in loss to the Suns.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the Warriors' season ended following a play-in loss to the Suns, and Kerr addressed this loss publicly.
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— The 2014–15 Golden State Warriors season was the 69th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and their 53rd in the San Francisco Bay Area. On May 14, 2014, the Warriors …
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— The 2015–16 Golden State Warriors season was the 70th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 54th in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Warriors entered the season …
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— Stephen Douglas Kerr (born September 27, 1965) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association…
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“Kerr made the decision to coach this season on an expiring contract.”
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Multiple web search results state that Kerr entered the season on an expiring contract or that his contract status was tied to the current season's conclusion.
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— The 2014–15 Golden State Warriors season was the 69th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and their 53rd in the San Francisco Bay Area. On May 14, 2014, the Warriors …
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— Nicholas Zwicker Kerr (born November 9, 1992) is an American basketball professional coach who is an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was …
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— Stephen Douglas Kerr (born September 27, 1965) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association…
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“Kerr, 60, offered no definitive answer in the immediate aftermath of the loss.”
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The web search results confirm Kerr was contemplative after the loss, but none specify his exact age (60) or confirm he gave no definitive answer in the immediate aftermath, making the age detail unverified by the provided evidence.
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— Malcolm Hooper Kerr (October 8, 1931 – January 18, 1984) was a Lebanese-born American university professor specializing in the Middle East and the Arab world. He served as president of the American Un…
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— Nicholas Zwicker Kerr (born November 9, 1992) is an American basketball professional coach who is an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was …
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— Stephen Douglas Kerr (born September 27, 1965) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association…
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“He said he planned to take “a week or two” to think things over, then sit down with general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob and come to a “collaborative decision.””
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Multiple web search results directly quote Kerr stating he planned to take a week or two to think and then meet with Joe Lacob and Mike Dunleavy Jr. for a collaborative decision.
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— Robert Michael Myers (born March 31, 1975) is an American sports executive who is the president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE). He was the general manager for the Golden State Warrior…
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— Luke Theodore Walton (born March 28, 1980) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the lead assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association…
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— Michael Andrew D'Antoni (born May 8, 1951) is an American-Italian professional basketball coach and former player who most recently served as a coaching advisor for the New Orleans Pelicans of the Nat…
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“In 12 seasons, Kerr has coached the Warriors to a 604-353 regular-season record, overseeing a dynasty that made six trips to the NBA finals and hung four banners.”
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One web search result mentions Kerr's contract expired after 12 seasons, but the specific cumulative record (604-353) and the exact breakdown (six trips, four banners) are not corroborated by multiple independent sources or Wikipedia.
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— Before the 1963–64 NBA season, the Warriors drafted big man Nate Thurmond to go along with Chamberlain. The Warriors won the Western Division crown that season, but lost the 1964 NBA Finals to the Bos…
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— Steve Kerr’s Legacy Remains Strong. Kerr is in the final year of his deal. His tenure as the Warriors' head coach could come to an end as soon as Wednesday. The Warriors are set to enter the play-in a…
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— Head coach Steve Kerr, whose contract expired after 12 seasons, expressed uncertainty about his continuation with the team and plans to discuss next steps with management.
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“The Warriors’ 37-45 record was their second-worst season only the second time they have finished with a losing record under Kerr.”
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The web search results mention the 37-45 record and the play-in loss, but none confirm that this was the team's second-worst season or the second time they finished with a losing record under Kerr.
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— Curry finished second in the NBA Rookie of the Year voting to the Sacramento Kings' Tyreke Evans and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.[36]. The Warriors selected Ekpe Udoh, a power forward f…
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— Team Names: Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia Warriors. Seasons: 80; 1946-47 to 2025-26. Record: 3054-3211, .487 W-L%. Playoff Appearances: 38.On this page. All-Time Top 12 P…
https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/GSW/
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— More importantly, the Warriors were 24-19 when Curry played this season, versus 13-26 without him. In other words: The 37-45 Warriors have the toughest path to the playoffs of any play-in team -- but …
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“Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody suffered knee injuries that will bleed into next season, Curry missed a chunk of time and the team had to readjust from its expectations from competing for a championship to competing in the play-in.”
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The web search results confirm the team faced setbacks and the play-in context, but they do not provide specific details regarding knee injuries to Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, nor do they detail the full adjustment from championship expectations to the play-in tournament.
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— Mar 24, 2026 · On the 10th anniversary of the 2015 Golden State Warriors winning an NBA title, take a look back at the top plays from a dream season in the Bay.
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— 9 hours ago · The Golden State Warriors ended their season with a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns on April 18 in the NBA Play-In Tournament. After finishing the regular season with a 37-45 overall rec…
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— 2 days ago · The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, erased a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to edge the Clippers and advance in the NBA's play-in tournament.
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