ESPN analyst Monica McNutt has come forward with a startling prediction: Steve Kerr's time as Golden State Warriors head coach is all but over. With the team struggling to find its footing this season, sitting at 22-19 and clinging to an eighth-place spot in the Western Conference, speculation about Kerr's future has reached a fever pitch.
McNutt believes that not only will Kerr step down, but Steph Curry may follow him out the door as well. She attributes this to Curry's advanced age – 37 years young – and the reality of minutes management. With an aging core led by Curry, Green, and Butler, the team's ceiling is already being constrained.
Adding to the instability are reports on Jonathan Kuminga's trade request, uneven role definitions, and a general sense of unease that has settled over the team. McNutt suggests that Curry's personal life – including recent wildfires in which his mother lost her property – may also play a role in his decision to leave the team.
Kerr himself has been tight-lipped about his future, but McNutt believes he's essentially "sunsetting" his coaching career with a deal that will take him through the 2025-26 season. The coach's contract timeline aligns with Curry's remaining years under contract, which raises questions about continuity for the team if Kerr were to leave.
But what's often overlooked is that Kerr has already begun exploring other avenues beyond basketball. With several philanthropic commitments and a keen interest in public policy advocacy, media work, and front-office roles, it's clear that retirement – with its associated financial security and freedom – could be an attractive option for the coach in the near future.
Ultimately, McNutt's prediction adds fuel to the fire surrounding the Warriors' uncertain future. As Curry's contract expires, fans will have to wonder whether he'll choose to stay with a new regime or leave in search of greener pastures. One thing is certain: Steve Kerr's time as Golden State head coach may be drawing to a close.
McNutt believes that not only will Kerr step down, but Steph Curry may follow him out the door as well. She attributes this to Curry's advanced age – 37 years young – and the reality of minutes management. With an aging core led by Curry, Green, and Butler, the team's ceiling is already being constrained.
Adding to the instability are reports on Jonathan Kuminga's trade request, uneven role definitions, and a general sense of unease that has settled over the team. McNutt suggests that Curry's personal life – including recent wildfires in which his mother lost her property – may also play a role in his decision to leave the team.
Kerr himself has been tight-lipped about his future, but McNutt believes he's essentially "sunsetting" his coaching career with a deal that will take him through the 2025-26 season. The coach's contract timeline aligns with Curry's remaining years under contract, which raises questions about continuity for the team if Kerr were to leave.
But what's often overlooked is that Kerr has already begun exploring other avenues beyond basketball. With several philanthropic commitments and a keen interest in public policy advocacy, media work, and front-office roles, it's clear that retirement – with its associated financial security and freedom – could be an attractive option for the coach in the near future.
Ultimately, McNutt's prediction adds fuel to the fire surrounding the Warriors' uncertain future. As Curry's contract expires, fans will have to wonder whether he'll choose to stay with a new regime or leave in search of greener pastures. One thing is certain: Steve Kerr's time as Golden State head coach may be drawing to a close.