Unfazed Steve Kerr Shoves ‘Expiring’ $45 Million Deal Aside Amid Warriors’ Concerning Season

While all the attention is on the Golden State Warriors‘ on-court troubles, fans may have forgotten that Steve Kerr is in the last year of his contract with the franchise. As there has been no news on Kerr’s extension, doubts about his future in San Francisco have continued to spark. Well, the 58-year-old head coach is unfazed about it. Kerr has given us an update on his contract situation, which he believes to be “normal business”. 

The former Chicago Bulls guard joined the Warriors in May 2014 and is currently in his 10th season as the franchise’s head coach. Questioned about his future with the Warriors, Kerr shared in an interview, “It’s all just normal business stuff. I’m not alarmed at all. This is more about finding common ground, getting it done and I’m confident that’ll happen.” 

His trust in the franchise is over the roof. Well, that is how the Warriors work. Back in September 2023, Kerr was once again questioned about entering the last year of his contract. He shared, “I feel great about my position here…I want to be here. I know Mike and Joe want me here, and so I’m very confident something will get done. But I’m not stressed about it at all.” 

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It has been four months. Despite a concerning season, nothing has changed. Kerr believes it is just a matter of time, though. 

Can Steve Kerr become the highest-paid head coach if he gets an extension? 

Kerr has led the Warriors to 4 championships and 2 NBA Finals. Their recent championship was just 2 seasons back. Gregg Popovich from the San Antonio Spurs is the highest-paid coach for the season with $16 million. He signed a $80 million contract for 5 years. Kerr also signed a 5-year contract in 2018 for $45 million, which will give him $9-9.5 million this season. 

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In these 5 years, the Warriors have made it to the postseason thrice, once to the Finals and a championship as well. This promising resume can get Steve Kerr a historic contract. However, the team’s fortunes over the past couple of years may not allow that. The Warriors are currently 11th in the West with a 16-17 record.

Anyhow, the franchise is known for finding a way. The elephant in the room at the moment is if he would get an extension in the first place. Looks like the Warriors are waiting for the season to come to an end.

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