Steve Kerr reportedly agrees to 2-year deal with Warriors after exit rumors, remains highest-paid coach in NBA
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Key Points:
- Steve Kerr has agreed to a two-year contract extension to remain head coach of the Golden State Warriors, keeping him with the team through the 2026-27 season and marking his 13th year in the role.
- The new deal reportedly maintains Kerr as the highest-paid coach in the NBA, continuing his previous salary of approximately $17.5 million per year.
- Kerr has led the Warriors since 2014, guiding them to four NBA championships and six Finals appearances in eight years, including a record 73-9 season in 2015-16.
- Despite the recent decline in team performance, including missing the playoffs twice in three years and a 37-45 record last season, Kerr expressed gratitude and uncertainty about the future but reaffirmed his love for coaching.
- The Warriors sought a multi-year extension to avoid a farewell season scenario, and although Kerr was conflicted about his future, he ultimately chose to continue coaching the team.
