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Warriors star Stephen Curry and head coach Steve\u00a0Kerr have been a team since Kerr\u2019s arrival in 2014.<\/p>\n
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Since Golden State<\/a> was eliminated from the NBA postseason picture with a play-in tournament loss, there has been plenty of anticipation over what\u2019s next for the Warriors. The immediate focus is on head coach\u00a0Steve Kerr<\/a>\u2019s future with the franchise. But there are also expectations that the Warriors will be trying to bring in top-tier talent to sustain them while\u00a0Stephen Curry<\/a> remains among the league\u2019s elite players, as well as frustrations over their returns from past decisions.<\/p>\n With the Warriors already in offseason mode, we asked reporters Sam Gordon and Ron Kroichick as well as columnist Ann Killion for their thoughts about the Warriors\u2019 predicament.<\/p>\n Kerr is expected to reconvene with general manager Mike Dunleavy<\/a> and owner Joe Lacob soon. Are\u00a0Kerr\u2019s sporadic comments beyond basketball really that big an issue? What\u2019s your gut feeling on the coach\u2019s future?\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Sam Gordon: So long as Kerr is the best head coach for the Warriors, his opinions outside basketball shouldn\u2019t affect discussions one iota. Not as a league and franchise legend. That the door has remained ajar this long signals a mutual desire to continue the partnership. Ultimately, they reach a deal to squeeze the rest of the juice out of this run.<\/p>\n Ron Kroichick: Kerr\u2019s political beliefs are not a big issue in the conversation about his Warriors future. That\u2019s just a really interesting sideshow. As long as he\u2019s clear he\u2019s offering his personal opinion, he has earned the platform to express his views. This is ultimately about basketball. As for my gut feeling on The Question \u2014 does\u00a0Kerr leave or does he stay? \u2014 I absolutely thought he was leaving after his ever-candid news conference April 17 in Phoenix. Now I\u2019m wavering.\u00a0Kerr has basketball in his blood, he\u2019s intensely competitive and he truly appreciates coaching Curry. My guess is Kerr, Lacob and Dunleavy find a way to make it work.<\/p>\n San Francisco Chronicle Logo<\/p>\n Make us a Preferred Source to get more of our news when you search.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Add Preferred Source<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Ann Killion: I don\u2019t think Kerr\u2019s non-basketball comments, which he never portrays as anything beyond his own personal feelings, are really an issue in these ongoing conversations. I think these discussions are\u00a0\u2014 and should be\u00a0\u2014 about basketball. Where the team goes in the next few years, how does it keep Curry as the focus while preparing for the future, what is the right style, what is needed from leadership. My gut is the same as it has always been: that Kerr is the right person to coach Curry, the best thing that\u2019s ever happened to the Warriors, and therefore will be back.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The Warriors are widely believed to be making another run at Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer. They\u2019ve also been connected to Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James. What do you think is their most realistic path to an impactful roster addition this offseason?\u00a0<\/p>\n Gordon: The draft. There\u2019s a realistic chance they land a top-four pick and with it, potentially another franchise player. But even if they don\u2019t, they stand to add an impact player with No. 11. Otherwise, Golden State can package its picks for a veteran star\u00a0\u2014 contingent on a partner valuing expiring contracts more than other theoretical offers elsewhere. Either way, the Warriors need more athleticism to truly compete.<\/p>\n Kroichick: A year ago, the Curry\/Draymond Green<\/a>\/Jimmy Butler<\/a> core made the Warriors a realistic contender; with Curry healthy, I think they would have beaten Minnesota in the playoffs. Now, with Butler out at least until January and Green\u2019s performance dropping, the Warriors clearly need more around Curry. They should swing for the moon with\u00a0Antetokounmpo, given his ability and age (31). If that doesn\u2019t work, then try to package players\u00a0\u2014 Green? Kristaps Porzingis<\/a> in a sign-and-trade?\u00a0\u2014 and draft picks for an impactful starter.<\/p>\n Killion: The Warriors have to do something to maximize the rest of Curry\u2019s career. What is that? If I knew the answer, I\u2019d be in Dunleavy\u2019s seat, making his salary. I agree with Ron: If you have any shot at Giannis, go for it! Is it realistic? I doubt it.<\/p>\n<\/a>
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