Around one week from now, Stephen Curry will be 37 years old. The occasion will mark a day of celebration, along with a reminder of how one generation of basketball players is approaching retirement rapidly. The day Stephen Curry bids his adieu from the Golden State Warriors after having become the team’s face and secured 4 rings will be a bitter one. However, will it become more bitter by the announcement of Steve Kerr’s retirement too? Most likely, judging from what the head coach recently said.
Mark Willard and Dan Dibley recently interviewed Kerr, the hosts of 95.7 The Game. Along with mentioning Curry’s birthday and what it means for his career, the hosts also asked the head coach if he has thought about his own career “as it pertains to Steph and his timeline”.
Kerr suggested that his and Curry’s careers might end simultaneously because they were so intertwined. He added, “I think every coaching job has an expiration date, and I think it’s important for you know all parties involved to be aware of that. So, there’s probably something to that”.
At the same time, Kerr added, “But, I don’t spend much time thinking about that. I love what I do, I love this team, I love coaching these guys every day, and I’m just gonna keep plugging away with them and see what we can accomplish, and then we’ll worry about all that stuff later”.
Steve Kerr bid adieu to his playing career back in 2003, having played for 6 different teams over 15 years. This included the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls, through whom Kerr won 3 of his 5 NBA championships. He had a decade-long executive career that also included a general manager stint with the Phoenix Suns. After that, Kerr eventually joined the Warriors in 2014 and has continued to stay there.
Under his tenure as head coach, the team reached its Golden stage (pun intended) by winning 4 Larry O’Brien trophies. Looking at the way the team has jumped back after Jimmy Butler’s acquisition, there is a chance that Kerr could very well be heading towards his 5th ring as a coach, too. After that, what else would there be to accomplish?
Dec 30, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) watches as head coach Steve Kerr reacts during the first quarter of the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
Unlike a player, coaching careers don’t have an expiration date. A prime example is Gregg Popovich, who has continued training the same team as head coach for 29 years. Furthermore, Kerr’s tenure in the NBA has allowed him to yield a $65 million net worth. This makes him the second-richest coach in the modern NBA.
It also makes him wealthier than Khris Middleton, who Media Referee ranks as the 53rd richest NBA player of all time. Kerr’s 2-year, $35 million contract extension will take him through the 2025-26 season. After that, he could receive an even bigger deal. Therefore, would Steve Kerr want to abandon that, knowing that he could continue for longer?
In the end, it all comes down to what Steve Kerr chooses to prioritize. Maybe it would be easier for him to decide if he knew that the Warriors would not be lost without him. After all, they have already approached an existing team member about the job.
Draymond Green earlier revealed being offered the job to replace Steve Kerr: “I could be a good coach”
Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry are not the only people whose retirement timeline would be aligned. Draymond Green may choose to bid adieu to his playing career at the same time. The power forward has already shown potential as a television analyst. After all, he keeps serving as one of ‘Inside the NBA’s host from time to time. Furthermore, he has his own podcast. Therefore, many presumed that Green would go on to pursue the same path as Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley after retirement. That is, until the player himself revealed about a job offer he received.
Back in mid-February, Draymond Green was back to serving as a TNT analyst for the All-Star Weekend. During one particular segment, WNBA legend Candace Parker was discussing the prospect of her becoming a coach in the future. She said there was ‘no way’ she could do it, and that “It would be like Draymond coaching”. The Warriors star jokingly took some offense before confessing, “I’ve already been offered the Golden State Warriors head coaching job when I’m done”. In regards to knowing whether he could handle the pressure of the job, Green added, “I think I could be a good coach”.
“I’ve already been offered the GSW HC job when I’m done.”
Is Draymond really next in line for the Warriors HC job? pic.twitter.com/suwmBXTYyx
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 17, 2025
Coach Green. Now that would be something worth seeing, right? Green has already served as a mentor and instructor to the young players on his team like Jonathan Kuminga. Therefore, it would be just right for him to expand upon his role in an official way. That is, only when Steve Kerr finally decides to call it quits. Do you believe Steve Kerr would choose to retire at the same time as Stephen Curry? Let us know in the comments.
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