"This was in no way a foregone conclusion. Kerr hinted at the possibility of a departure all the way back in October, announcing in training camp he wouldn't be seeking a contract extension, preferring to let the final season of his deal play out prior to deciding on his future. That season then went haywire. The injury-ravaged 37-45 Warriors finished as the 10th seed in the Western Conference and were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the play-in bracket, ending a stretch of disappointment that had both Kerr and the franchise theorizing whether a split could be best."
Steve Kerr agreed to a two-year contract to return as head coach of the Golden State Warriors after three weeks of deliberation. The deal keeps him as the highest-paid coach in the NBA each year, with $17.5 million earned last season. Kerr met with owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy to align on offensive philosophy, roster outlook, franchise direction, and contract terms. Team sources indicated the decision was not primarily about money, but about making the best basketball choice. Kerr had previously suggested he might not seek an extension, allowing his current deal to play out. The Warriors finished 37-45, were the 10th seed, and were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the play-in, raising questions about whether a split could be best. Kerr said coaching jobs have an expiration date.
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