Steve Kerr and his Warriors have been on an absolute tear since the trade deadline, and if you haven’t been paying attention, now’s the time. Adding Jimmy Butler to the mix has completely changed the game for them. With him in the lineup, they’re 9-1 and climbing fast in the Western Conference. He’s brought a level of toughness and physicality on the wing that, as good as Wiggins was, just wasn’t providing. And here’s the scary part—they’re about to get even stronger.

Jonathan Kuminga, who’s been out since early January with an ankle injury, is inching closer to a return. Before going down, he was playing the best basketball of his career—dropping 24.3 points, grabbing eight boards, and dishing out 3.2 assists per game over his last six outings. He was also attacking the rim like a star, averaging 10 free-throw attempts per night.

Kerr made it clear to Danny Emerman of Bay Area News Group that they won’t rush him back. “He has to feel right. He has to feel healthy. He has to feel explosive. We can’t rush that,” he said. The Warriors want Kuminga back as soon as possible, but only when he’s 100% fit. With just over a month left in the season, they’re looking like real contenders again. And if Kuminga returns at full strength? Watch out, NBA.

With the Dubs surging and Kuminga nearing a return, Golden State looks dangerous. But beyond this season, a major question looms—Steve Kerr’s future.

Kerr recently suggested his coaching timeline might match Steph Curry’s. Speaking on 95.7 The Game, he acknowledged every coaching job has a shelf life. “I think every coaching job has an expiration date, and I think it’s important for all parties involved to be aware of that,” he said. However, he’s not dwelling on it. “I love what I do, I love this team, I love coaching these guys every day… We’ll worry about all that stuff later.”

Whenever that day comes, it’ll be a gut punch for Dub Nation. Kerr and the 11x All-Star didn’t just win four championships together—they built a dynasty. He’s coached some of the best teams ever and just led Team USA to Olympic gold. If he walks away when Curry does, it wouldn’t be surprising.

If Kerr and Curry walk away at the same time, it’ll be a historic moment for the Warriors. But imagine if Kerr had never joined Golden State in the first place.

Steve Kerr’s career could’ve been so different if he had joined the Knicks

Over a decade ago, he faced a career-altering choice—coach the Knicks or take over the Warriors. At the time, New York seemed like a logical fit. His former coach, Phil Jackson, was running the front office, and Kerr was a top candidate for the job. But after the Warriors fired Mark Jackson, they pursued him aggressively. In the end, he chose the Bay.

Looking back, it’s hard to argue with his decision. “I don’t spend one second on that topic, largely because I already know the answer. I would have been fired within two years and I’d be doing television right now,” Kerr admitted on 95.7 The Game.

The Knicks went with Derek Fisher, who barely lasted two seasons before getting fired with a 40-96 record. Not long after, Jackson was out too. New York didn’t sniff the playoffs until 2021.

Kerr’s decision wasn’t just about basketball—it was about coaching Curry and staying close to family. Seven playoff runs, four championships, and a Coach of the Year award later, he doesn’t need to wonder if he made the right call. The results speak for themselves.