Steve Kerr ‘couldn’t imagine walking away from the Warriors.’ Here’s why

Nypost · May 15, 2026 · 1038 words · By Evan Webeck

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SAN FRANCISCO — It took Steve Kerr a week to come to the conclusion.

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SAN FRANCISCO — It took Steve Kerr a week to come to the conclusion.

Why it matters

“I couldn’t imagine walking away from the Warriors,” Kerr said Friday from the top floor of the Warriors’ arena, overlooking a sweeping view of the city the coach couldn’t give up.

Common ground

In his first public comments since signing a contract extension that will extend his tenure in Golden State for a 13th and 14th season, Kerr expressed excitement about continuing his partnership with Steph Curry, emphasized that he still has a vigor for…

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Claim 1: “Curry also missed two months”

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The provided search results for this claim are about 'Georgia Emergency Associates' and are completely irrelevant to Stephen Curry.

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web search NEUTRAL — This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitor…
https://www.geamba.com/general-8

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web search NEUTRAL — Georgia Emergency Associates (GEA) is a Savannah, Georgia based organization of dedicated Emergency Medicine Specialists that have been staffing Emergency Departments across Southeast Georgia since 19…
https://www.geamba.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Get in touch with Georgia Emergency Associates (GEA) using one of these methods.
https://www.geamba.com/contact

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Claim 2: “Kerr met multiple times with general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob”

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While one source mentions 'juicy details emerge of Steve Kerr's talks with Warriors' Joe Lacob, Mike Dunleavy Jr.', the other search results for 'Steve' are about a 2025 film and are irrelevant. There is not enough independent corroboration of 'multiple meetings'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Steve had its world premiere in the Platform Prize section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, and was released in select cinemas in the United Kingdom and the United States on 19 Septemb…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_(2025_film)

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web search NEUTRAL — At its core stands the character of Steve, the head teacher, as he faces a long, emotionally charged day filled with professional and psychological challenges within a tense and complex environment.
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt32985279/

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web search NEUTRAL — Oct 3, 2025 · Cillian Murphy has played a physicist, a supervillain, and a gangster: Now he’s playing Steve. Based on Max Porter’s bestselling novel Shy, Steve is the story of a head teacher facing th…
https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/steve-cillian-murphy-…

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Claim 3: “Warriors’ 37-45 finish”

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The 37-45 record is explicitly mentioned in a cross-reference from Nypost, but not corroborated by other independent sources provided.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_Warriors

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web search NEUTRAL — Our fundraiser won't last long, and we need some help to reach our goal. Less than 2% of our readers donate, but if everyone who saw this message gave $2.75, we'd hit our goal in a few hours. The rare…
https://www.wikipedia.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — Since 1997, we have delivered world-class, locally relevant search and information services. Additionally, we have developed market-leading on-demand transportation services, navigation products, and …
https://yandex.com/

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Claim 4: “they won’t have the reinforcements from Jimmy Butler or Moses Moody to begin the season as the two wings recover from injuries”

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Multiple sources mention Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody being out due to injuries, with one specifically stating they are out for the remainder of the season.

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web search NEUTRAL — Regardless, Moody's injury will derail what's been a productive season for him. In 60 games this season, Moses Moody has averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on 40.1% on 3FGs.
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Warriors' starting lineup: Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, and Draymond Green.The New Orleans Pelicans will be forced into this lineup due to a wide array of injuries, …
https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/onsi/news/new-starting-lineu…

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web search NEUTRAL — Al Horford and Quinten Post have also been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries while Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody are out for the remainder of the season.
https://athlonsports.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/final-injury…

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Claim 5: “one demand Dunleavy and Lacob made was for Kerr to sign on for more than another lame-duck season”

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The evidence confirms a multi-year contract was signed and talks occurred, but the specific 'demand' that it be more than a lame-duck season is only implied or reported in a single source snippet.

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web search NEUTRAL — Michael Joseph Dunleavy Jr. (born September 15, 1980) is an American professional basketball executive and former player who is the general manager for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basket…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Dunleavy_Jr.

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web search NEUTRAL — Warriors and Head Coach Steve Kerr Agree to a Multi-Year Contract. 3 days ago. Save for later.Juicy details emerge of Steve Kerr’s talks with Warriors’ Joe Lacob, Mike Dunleavy Jr.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Mike Dunleavy Jr. signed an extension with the Golden State Warriors in recent months and has multiple seasons remaining on his contract. Dunleavy replaced Bob Myers in 2023 and has gained the trust o…
https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/285191/Mike-Dunleavy-J…

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Claim 6: “the Warriors committed the third-most turnovers in the NBA”

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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.

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Claim 7: “signing a contract extension that will extend his tenure in Golden State for a 13th and 14th season”

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Multiple independent web sources confirm Steve Kerr signed a new two-year contract and will return for his 13th season.

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web search NEUTRAL — Steve Kerr stays on with Golden State Warriors and signs new two-year contract.Steve Kerr will return to coach the Warriors after weeks of uncertainty. 13 hours ago.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Steve Kerr has been the head coach of the Golden State Warriors since 2014.According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Anthony Slater and Ramona Shelburne, Kerr will returning for his 13th season as Golden St…
https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/reactions…

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web search NEUTRAL — With the 14th pick of that year's draft, the Warriors selected and signed Anthony Randolph out of LSU. To compensate for the loss of Davis, the Warriors signed free agents Corey Maggette and Ronny Tur…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_State_Warriors

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Claim 8: “Warriors’ ouster in the play-in tournament”

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Two independent sources confirm the Warriors were eliminated in the play-in tournament, specifically mentioning a loss to the Kings.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Golden State Warriors have been eliminated from the NBA Play-In Tournament. The emotional defeat marks the end of their season, leaving fans with a sense of heartbreak.
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoopenetics/video/763008479196622363…

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web search NEUTRAL — The loss kept Golden State out of the playoffs for the third time in the past five seasons, including two eliminations in the play-in tournament.The Kings were never threatened after that. "The first …
https://abc30.com/post/the-kings-eliminate-the-warriors-from…

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Claim 9: “extension that reportedly maintains his status as the league’s highest-compensated coach”

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Claim 10: “season-ending knee surgeries for Butler and Moody”

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No evidence was found for this claim in the provided search results.

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Claim 11: “they “fully expect” Kerr to serve out the two-year contract”

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Multiple sources explicitly state that Steve Kerr signed a two-year contract extension.

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web search NEUTRAL — Steve Kerr’s Key Contract Details. GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – MARCH 21: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena…
https://heavy.com/sports/nba/golden-state-warriors/steve-ker…

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web search NEUTRAL — And with Kerr's two-year deal, Golden State has a little bit of a runway here in their twilight years. Curry enters the 2026-27 season on the final year of his contract and has expressed a desire to k…
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/warriors-…

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web search NEUTRAL — LOS ANGELES — Steve Kerr believes in the culture he built. In the end, that belief brought him back to the Golden State Warriors for two more seasons. No one inside the organization has been more cand…
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7277728/2026/05/14/steve-ke…

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