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The Golden State Warriors have had a whirlwind a season. That was certainly not the expectation when training camp opened in September.
From injuries (and a whole lot of ‘em) to controversies and flat-out bad stretches, there has been little for the once dynastic Dubs to write home about this season.
Things have been testy from the jump.
The Jonathan Kuminga situation was a thick cloud over the team. Then the injury to Jimmy Butler happened. Then to Stephen Curry. Then to Moses Moody.
Golden State is headed for the play-in tournament once again. That has been the main theme ever since the franchise claimed a Larry O’Brien Trophy four years ago.
The core of Curry and Draymond Green is still intact, but the Warriors feel like a gargantuan far cry from who they were years ago.
More attention has swung onto Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr
The head coach is often the first one to shoulder all the blame. As has been the case historically in the NBA.
Kerr has turned himself into one of the most decorated coaches in league history. He took over following the 2013-14 season and instantly shaped the Warriors into a perennial contender.
Going to five straight NBA Finals en route to three titles and then winning another one four years later is quite a legacy. No matter how bad it may get for Golden State here on out, Kerr must always be recognized as one of the best to walk the sidelines with a clipboard.
However, Kerr has been a lightning rod for criticism lately.
Many fans were offended by his troubling relationship with Kuminga, who was dealt ahead of the February trade deadline. Kuminga and Kerr’s personal dynamic has been heavily discussed among fans and media.
But it is perhaps still far-fetched to consider this the end of Kerr in the Bay.
Sam Quinn of CBSSports.com believes it isn’t likely Kerr gets relieved from his duties anytime soon.
“Steve Kerr (Warriors) and Rick Carlisle (Pacers) are so accomplished and have earned so much capital within their organizations that a firing is simply unrealistic,” Quinn wrote. “If they ever leave, it will be on their own terms.”
Does Kerr have one last hurrah in him?
No matter how great the coach, he or she can’t stay put forever. The Warriors will be without Kerr on the sidelines at some point, but perhaps now isn’t the time.
Kerr, 60, of course has had tremendous rapport with Curry and Green. The three have won countless regular season and postseason games together. At least as long as Curry is in blue and yellow, it is unlikely Kerr leaves the organization.
GettySteve Kerr and Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors.
But Warriors fans won’t sit patient with Kerr and the Warriors front office resting on their laurels.
The team’s franchise icon is still elite enough to play championship-level basketball. At least playoff-level hoops. Golden State has to make whatever move possible to get the team back to contender status. It is the least it can do for Curry as he finishes his career.
The Kerr-Curry era will be remembered forever in northern California.
The head coach-player duo has been among the most successful in NBA history. Who knows how long Golden State goes without a title or even a Finals appearance after both are gone.
For Kerr and Curry, pulling out one last hurrah would be the ultimate finish to an historic run.
Adel Ahmad Adel is a writer with over five years of experience covering the NBA. His work has appeared on various media platforms, both national and local. More about Adel Ahmad
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