The Steve Kerr era in Golden State isn’t over-despite what the internet might’ve told you this week.
A fake social media post claiming the Warriors had fired their longtime head coach made the rounds recently, sparking confusion and plenty of hot takes. But let’s set the record straight: Steve Kerr is still very much the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, and he’s expected to be on the sidelines Friday night when the team hosts the Detroit Pistons.
The post in question came from an unverified account with no official ties to the NBA. Still, it gained traction, likely because it tapped into some very real questions surrounding Kerr’s future with the franchise. After all, he’s in the final year of his contract, and with no extension in place, the speculation has been building.
That speculation didn’t come out of nowhere. Kerr’s been at the helm for 12 seasons now, guiding the Warriors through one of the most dominant stretches in modern NBA history.
Four championships, six Finals appearances, and a style of play that changed the league-his resume speaks for itself. But time, as it does in sports, keeps moving.
Golden State’s core-Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green-is aging. And since winning the title in 2021-22, the Warriors haven’t made it back to the Western Conference Finals.
This season, they’re hanging around in the middle of the Western Conference pack. At 27-22, they currently sit in the No. 8 spot, which would land them in the play-in tournament if the postseason started today. That’s not where this franchise is used to being, and with Kerr’s contract situation unresolved, it’s easy to see why questions are swirling.
But despite the noise, there’s no change at the top-at least not yet. Kerr remains the head coach, and he’ll continue leading the Warriors as they try to climb the standings and make another playoff push.
So, no, Steve Kerr hasn’t been fired. The Warriors haven’t made any official moves regarding his future. What we do know is that he’s still on the bench, still coaching, and still chasing wins with a team that’s trying to squeeze one more run out of a legendary core.