In the 2023-24 season, the Golden State Warriors’ coach, Steve Kerr, was in his contract’s last year. However, according to a report, the Warriors made sure they secured their longtime head coach for the future. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski states that Kerr agreed to a two-year, $35 million contract extension. This record-breaking contract extension makes Kerr the highest-paid coach in the history of the league, with an annual pay of $17.5 million.
Since Steve Kerr took over in 2014, he has been victorious in over 501 regular-season games, giving him the title of the second-most winning coach in Golden State’s history. Kerr attributes his wins to the hard work and dedication of his team, leading four championships alongside star players Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
News of Kerr’s contract extension stirred the NBA community on Twitter, with fans and analysts sharing their thoughts and reactions. Here’s a sneak peek into some social media reactions from Friday night.
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Twitter posts confirmed that Steve Kerr not only extended his contract but also lined up his current deal with Steph Curry’s. Curry has two years and $115.3 million left on his agreement. Both contracts are set to run through the 2025-26 season.
In a bid to become the highest-paid coach in the NBA, Kerr’s contract extension exceeded even Gregg Popovich’s pay, amplifying his accomplishments over the past 20 years. Since starting his coaching career, Kerr has won four championship rings in just eight years.
In the midst of this, fans have also started speculating about the potential reshuffling of coaches, with Kerr’s extension possibly leading to new opportunities for Kenny Atkinson. Once more, this news originally featured on Warriors Wire. Make sure to stay tuned for more updates and insights on the NBA.
Vocabulary List:
- Contract Extension (noun): Prolongation of an existing contract beyond its original end date.
- Victorious (adjective): Having achieved victory; triumphant.
- Championships (noun): Competitions to determine the best in a particular sport or game.
- Accomplishments (noun): Achievements or results gained through effort and skill.
- Reshuffling (noun): Rearranging, reorganizing, or changing the positions or order of things.
- Speculating (verb): Forming a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
