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Steve Kerr Reveals Why Steph Curry Won’t Leave Golden State Warriors

Before the start of training camp, Steph Curry agreed to sign a two-year, $116 million extension.Curry has a player option for the 2028-29 season, which would be his 20th year in the NBA. He could join a handful of legends…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:38 PM
Steve Kerr Reveals Why Steph Curry Won’t Leave Golden State Warriors
Key Things to Know
  • Steve Kerr explained Steph Curry will not leave the Warriors due to his commitment to his family and team.
  • Curry signed a two-year, $116 million contract extension that includes a player option for the 2028-29 season.
  • Kerr compared Curry's franchise loyalty to NBA legends Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed that Steph Curry remains fully committed to staying with the franchise because of his family and deep connection to the team. Speaking to NBC Sports Bay Area, Kerr explained that Curry prioritized keeping his family settled in the Bay Area and never considered leaving the organization that drafted him in 2009.

Curry, who signed a two-year, $116 million extension with a player option for the 2028-29 season, was compared by Kerr to one-franchise legends Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. Curry also confirmed his right knee "feels great" after playing 13 minutes in a preseason loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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