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Curry, Draymond, Kerr's share possible "end of era" moment in Warriors loss
TL;DR
The Golden State Warriors were eliminated from the NBA playoffs by the Phoenix Suns, raising questions about the future of key players Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and coach Steve Kerr. This moment marks a potential 'end of era' for the franchise after a decade of success.
Key points
- Warriors eliminated from playoffs by Suns
- Curry and Green's future with the team uncertain
- Kerr's potential return for a 13th season in question
- Warriors won four championships under Kerr
- Curry is under contract through 2026-27
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Ten years ago, in the 2015-16 season, the Golden State Warriors were historically great. They set the NBA record for regular-season wins with a 73-9 record, breaking the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' mark of 72-10. Stephen Curry won his second consecutive MVP award that year, becoming the first unanimous MVP in league history.
Fast forward a decade, and the Warriors have exited the NBA season in the play-in. The Phoenix Suns defeated Golden State 111-94 in the final play-in game, claiming the 8th seed in the West and eliminating the Warriors.
Steve Kerr, Draymond Green, and Steph Curry shared a moment before the final buzzer. The question largely centers on whether Kerr will return for a 13th season in the Bay Area; Curry and Green both share the possibility of retirement. Curry, 38, and Green, 36, are both likely to return for another season. Curry is under contract through 2026-27 on a $62.6 million extension, while Green holds a $27.7 million player option for that same season.
The trio was once a part of the Warriors dynasty that led to 4 of Steve Kerr’s 9 NBA titles. Together they've won 4 NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) and 6 Western Conference titles (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022).
Q&A
What happened in the Warriors' final play-in game against the Suns?
The Warriors lost to the Suns 111-94, which eliminated them from the NBA playoffs.
Are Stephen Curry and Draymond Green considering retirement?
While both players are likely to return for another season, the possibility of retirement has been discussed.
How many championships did the Warriors win under Steve Kerr?
The Warriors won four NBA championships (2015, 2017, 2018, 2022) during Steve Kerr's tenure as head coach.
