The Golden State Warriors, who have been a model of consistency in recent years, seem to be in a state of flux. This comes after news that General Manager Bob Myers has left the team. Myers helped build the Warriors into the team they are now, winning four championships as an executive in twelve seasons with the team.
He could be followed by a player he drafted, Draymond Green, who could become a free agent this summer and leave after 11 seasons. Rumors now suggest that manager Steve Kerr may be among the next to leave.
The Spurs could steal Steve Kerr away from the Warriors
While Kerr is Under contract for the next two seasons, this information indicates that he can jump ship after his contract expires. Interestingly enough, it looks like he could be the next head coach of the San Antonio Spurs. If this is true, he will replace his former coach, Gregg Popovich, who is expected to coach another season or two after Spurs secure first-choice.
Admittedly, the source is not as reputable as, say, Adrian Wojnarowski, Shams Charania, or Marc Stein, although there may be some truth to the rumor. Warriors star Steve Curry is 34, and Klay Thompson is 33. In two seasons, both of them and Golden State may be in a much different place, while the Spurs will probably be ready to compete.
With Victor Wimpanyama, a promising young core, and a plethora of draft picks, the Spurs job will be the best coaching gig in the NBA. Especially after being the same coach for nearly 30 years. If Kerr leaves Golden State, he could fit into Popovich’s retirement, and he’ll have his pick of coaching jobs, including San Antonio.
Overall, while Kerr leaving Golden State for San Antonio is just a rumor, it’s certainly plausible. Until then, there’s a lot of time between now and Kerr’s contract expiring in 2025. As a result, that could be something to watch but it’s not entirely imminent if it holds true.