Warriors reportedly targeting surprise SEC coach if Kerr departs

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The Golden State Warriors are reportedly considering targeting Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden if Steve Kerr doesn't return for a 13th season. Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor reported on Monday night that the SEC coach is a strong candidate to take over as head coach.

"If Steve Kerr leaves, the Warriors will pursue Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden, according to my league sources," O'Connor said.

Kerr is said to be 50-50 on a return for another season, according to ESPN. Sources close to the Warriors also reported that the franchise is interested in a multi-year extension with Kerr, who led them to four NBA titles.

The speculation follows a disappointing 37-45 campaign that saw the Warriors miss the playoffs entirely, fueling growing uncertainty over Kerr's future in the Bay Area.

Warriors forward Draymond Green doesn't seem to think Kerr is coming back, according to a Monday comment.

"I hope he's our coach next season," Green said on his podcast, "The Draymond Green Show." "You want my opinion? I think not. Just because it feels like that. It felt like that was it."

Golden spent three seasons as head coach at the University of San Francisco before taking the job at Florida, where he won a national championship. O'Connor notes that Golden has a close relationship with members of the Warriors organization, with the two sides reportedly sharing meals.

O'Connor considers Golden to be "near the top" of the list of potential replacements for Kerr, if not at the very top.