Having orchestrated four NBA championships, Steve Kerr has secured a lucrative two-year contract extension worth $35 million. The extension surpasses the earnings of Gregg Popovich from the San Antonio Spurs, establishing Kerr as the highest-paid coach in NBA history. Furthermore, the deal comes at a pivotal time, right before Kerr’s current contract expires. With the new $17.5 million per season extension, Kerr is now committed to the Golden State Warriors through the 2025-26 campaign.

Kerr is currently midway through his 10th coaching season with the Warriors. Moreover, Kerr boasts an impressive regular-season record of 501 wins and 264 losses, coupled with a playoff record of 99 wins and 41 losses. Notably, he achieved a significant milestone last week by securing his 500th win, which makes him the fifth-fastest coach to do so.

Last year, the franchise let go of former president and manager Bob Myers after failing to present him with a contract. To avoid a similar scenario, discussions between debut-year general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Kerr’s representatives have been ongoing for months.

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Now, it seems Kerr will play a crucial role in guiding the franchise through a new era, facilitating the transition as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green prepare to pass on the torch. Interestingly, with Draymond Green holding a player option, the exit timelines of Steph, Green, and Kerr from the franchise seem to align at the end of the 2025 stretch.

Fans are all over Steve Kerr’s update on X

Warriors fans are undoubtedly thrilled to have Kerr on board for the coming years. However, diverse narratives are unfolding across social media.

@jstaylor62 points out the challenge of an aging roster, suggesting that Kerr may not replicate the impact he had in previous years. The fan goes on to claim that, in this scenario, Kerr would essentially be robbing the franchise.

On the other hand, @revengeszn30 keeps the focus on the present game, predicting that Kerr would mark the celebration of his new contract by losing to the Charlotte Hornets.

Additionally, @UnitedLife4eve1 highlighted the ongoing buzz around Klay Thompson’s pending contract extension, a storyline that has garnered significant attention this year.

Observing the contractual timelines of Curry and Kerr, @LosRealAli couldn’t help but express excitement at the prospect of the two concluding their careers together.

Living in the present, @Bananacooler took a moment to celebrate Steve Kerr and his monumental record-breaking deal.

Currently standing at a 28-26 record for the season, the Golden State Warriors hold the 10th spot in the conference. With aspirations for a playoff run, the team is hopes to secure a spot, eyeing the playoffs and probably preparing for the play-in in worst-case scenarios.