Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr clarified that this season will not be the franchise’s “last dance.” Speaking to Tim Kawakami of The SF Standard on The TK Show, Kerr emphasized that the current roster is not in a championship farewell mode like the 1990s Bulls.
“By no means am I looking at this as the last dance or my last dance,” Kerr said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “Steph, Draymond, and Jimmy are signed for two more years. This is more of a traditional NBA situation with some ageing stars, and we’re just trying to be good for as long as we can.”
Kerr contrasted the Warriors’ situation with that of Michael Jordan’s Bulls, noting the differences in contracts and team composition. “That Bulls team, everybody was a free agent. Michael, Scottie, Phil Jackson were all free agents. We were coming off back-to-back championships. Very unique situation,” he explained.
The Warriors enter the 2025–26 season with a blend of veteran leadership and emerging talent. Key players include Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, alongside versatile contributors like Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield, and Al Horford.
Kerr stressed that the team’s focus is on sustained success rather than a single farewell run. “None of us have any idea if it’s going to be this year, two more years, or three more years,” he said. “We’re focused on competing and building chemistry, not declaring a final chapter.”
Golden State’s roster also features depth with Marques Bolden, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II, and Brandin Podziemski, giving Kerr flexibility in rotations and matchups throughout the season.
As the Warriors prepare for the regular season, Kerr’s comments signal a commitment to long-term competitiveness rather than a symbolic farewell.
