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Top Warriors assistants Terry Stotts, Jerry Stackhouse leaving Steve Kerr's coaching staff
TL;DR
Warriors assistants Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are leaving Steve Kerr's coaching staff after their contracts expired. Both are pursuing head coaching opportunities elsewhere.
Key points
- Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse are leaving the Warriors.
- Both assistants' contracts expired after the season.
- They are seeking head coaching positions elsewhere.
- Steve Kerr signed a two-year extension with the Warriors.
- Stotts was the lead assistant and offensive coordinator.
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Steve Kerr is returning to the Golden State Warriors. His top assistants are not.
Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse, the two highest-ranking assistants on Kerrâs staff, are leaving the franchise after two years each in Golden State, according to ESPNâs Anthony Slater. Both menâs contracts reportedly expired after this season.
In both cases, the coaches are reportedly leaving to pursue head coaching opportunities, something that isnât going to be available with the Warriors after Kerr signed a high-priced, two-year extension with the team.
Stotts held the title of lead assistant and offensive coordinator and joined the Warriors after stints as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks. He reportedly informed Kerr he intended to leave late in the regular season and wished the team well:
"I enjoyed my time with Steve, the staff and players," Stotts said. "My two years there were fulfilling. Nothing but well-wishes."
Stackhouse was the Warriorsâ defensive coordinator and previously worked as the head coach of Vanderbilt and the G Leagueâs Raptors 905.
Q&A
Why are Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse leaving the Warriors?
They are leaving to pursue head coaching opportunities, which are not available with the Warriors due to Steve Kerr's contract extension.
What roles did Terry Stotts and Jerry Stackhouse hold with the Warriors?
Terry Stotts was the lead assistant and offensive coordinator, while Jerry Stackhouse was also a top assistant on the coaching staff.
What teams did Terry Stotts coach before joining the Warriors?
Before joining the Warriors, Terry Stotts was the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Atlanta Hawks.
