Steve Kerr’s future as an NBA head coach seemed to be in doubt just a few weeks ago, when complications from back surgery caused him to miss 11 consecutive playoff games. Thankfully, Kerr made his return in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and general manager Bob Myers said that the Warriors’ head coach would be returning for at least next season.
Two days after winning Finals MVP and his first NBA title, Kevin Durant joined the Bill Simmons Podcast to reflect on his first season in Golden State. The two touched on a number of subjects, but perhaps the most interesting tidbit came during a discussion about Kyrie Irving.
Curry signed a four-year, $44 million contract in 2013, before he was a two-time MVP, and when it looked like chronic ankle injuries might derail his career. That contract is up this offseason, and Curry, 29, is now eligible for five-year, $205 million extension. According to comments made by Warriors owner Joe Lacob to the San Jose Mercury News, he’s going to get it.
Draymond Green won the second championship of his career on Monday night. One day after posting a double-double in the Dub’s clinching win over the Cavs, the Warriors power forward was back in the gym.
Rod is back with a special installment of Rod’s Riffs celebrating the Warriors becoming world champions with their game 5 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Warriors are no strangers to buying picks late in the draft, and they’re reportedly interested in doing the same in next week’s NBA Draft. They currently have no picks in this draft, but ESPN’s Zach Lowe said the Dubs are looking into buying a second round pick.