Twelve years is a long time, and a lot can happen in that span. Yet in the heart of San Francisco, where every wall, street, and corner of homes reveres Stephen Curry like the basketball god he has been for 17 years, twelve years signifies a deep bond. It’s a relationship so strong that if you were to separate Steph and Steve Kerr, things would start to feel out of place. There’s no way to truly separate them unless a contract forces the issue. However, even then, the 37-year-old shooter isn’t willing to give up.

They’ve faced six Finals together, hoisted four championship trophies, claimed Olympic gold, and endured a tough 15-50 season during the pandemic. They rebuilt, navigated the challenges of the two-timeline plan, and witnessed icons like Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Andre Iguodala depart. Yet, despite every twist and setback, they remain unshaken. As it stands, Stephen Curry has two seasons left on his contract, while Kerr, not seeking an in-season extension, has just one year remaining.

The looming question for Curry becomes clear: Could he imagine playing under a different coach? Speaking with ESPN’s Anthony Slater, the Baby-Faced Assassin took the question quite literally. Could he? Yes. “The game would translate,” Steph said. But would he willingly do it? “I don’t want to,” the Golden Boy expressed his true feelings. “We deserve that, I feel. Things change in this league. We can only control so much. But I think we’re in a very unique situation that we deserve the opportunity [to ride it out].”

Coach Kerr first noticed Stephen Curry while serving as the Phoenix Suns’ general manager, scouting a Davidson game against UCLA in November 2007. After the game, he found himself in the tunnel with Curry’s parents. He already knew Dell from their playing days, and Sonya asked whether he believed young Steph could fight his way into the NBA. That moment quietly hinted at a legendary future. “I mean, think about that now,” Kerr said with a laugh.

After Curry declared for the draft, Kerr tried to trade up, offering Amar’e Stoudemire, seeing Steph as the perfect Steve Nash successor in Phoenix. The deal nearly happened, but the Golden State Warriors backed out. Kerr admitted he wouldn’t have stayed as GM, though the next one would have thrived. Five years later, the Warriors fired Mark Jackson after Curry’s first All-Star season, risking his loyalty, and they hired Kerr just eight days later.

And now, as the franchise waits for the upcoming season to see what the head coach wants, a possible goodbye lurks in the shadows. As many believe that Steve Kerr won’t continue as the head coach of the Dubs in the next season, Steph continues to put all his bets on the table for the 60-year-old. But, well, the story has a twist.

Amidst Stephen Curry’s confessions, Steve Kerr gives away a glimpse of his future at the Bay

During his coverage, Anthony Slater had a word with Steve Kerr. The legendary head coach clarified one thing about his future with the Warriors. “He is not, he will not leave the Warriors for another NBA job. This isn’t open-ended because the Spurs are appealing or anything else,” Slater shared.

He added, “It’s going to either be that they get to the end of the season, and maybe he steps away from the game. What I think is more likely, as he’s hinting, is that he still thinks he’ll very likely be the coach of the Warriors beyond the season. But it just has to go right, and it has to feel right after the season. As of right now, I would definitely predict this is not his last season.”

Currently, Steve Kerr is in the final year of his two-year, $35 million contract, earning approximately $17.5 million per season. This places him among the highest-paid coaches in the NBA, second only to Gregg Popovich. Kerr and the Golden State Warriors have decided to postpone extension talks until after the 2025-26 season, allowing them to stay focused on the present. He feels fully committed, aligned with ownership, and open to whatever the future may bring.

In San Francisco, some relationships are unbreakable, and the bond between Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr is one of them. Their journey has endured through Finals, championships, disappointments, and rebuilding phases, consistently intertwining in both triumphs and challenges. While questions regarding the future remain, both Kerr and Curry are committed and prepared to navigate the upcoming season together. Despite potential twists ahead, one thing is certain: their partnership is far from over, and the Bay Area community continues to support them, committed and prepared to navigate the upcoming season together. Despite potential twists ahead, one thing is certain: their partnership is far from over, and the Bay Area community continues to support them.