As Warriorsdynasty fades, fans wont see NBA run like this again

When Steve Kerr was considering whether to return as Warriors’ head coach, his wife said something that deeply resonated with him.“You might coach again someday,” Kerr recalled.“But you’ll never coach the Warriors again.”Those words struck a chord with Kerr, who signed a two-year contract extension with Golden State last month. Over the last decade, there’s so much that stands out about the league’s modern-day dynasty. There are the four championships in eight years.

Steph Curry’s unconscious scoring sprees.The Splash Brothers.

Draymond Green’s lockdown defense.Shimmies.

The “Night Night” celebrations.The joy. But above all else, what makes the Warriors unique is their loyalty. Kerr has coached Curry and Green for 12 years.

Curry and Green have played together for 14 years.Before Klay Thompson left the Warriors in free agency in 2024, he, Curry and Green were the longest-tenured trio in the league. It’s remarkable when you think about it. In a league with constant turnover — where players don’t hesitate to undercut organizations by requesting trades and franchises deal personnel as though they were used furniture — the Warriors stand out. It’s obvious that when Kerr was pondering whether he wanted to remain on the treadmill of marathon NBA seasons, under the scrutiny that accompanies fading dynasties, there were two beacons of light that guided him toward the more difficult option: Curry and Green.  California's top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.

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Never miss a story The three of them are family. They’ve been atop the league.They’ve been in its cellar.

They’ve fought against each other.They’ve fought for one another. Through it all, something was deeply understood: There’s a lot of love there. Kerr and Curry have shown...