Twelve years summed up into one moment at the PHX Arena on Friday. Steve Kerr brought Draymond Green and Stephen Curry into a huddle, placed his arms on their shoulders, and said, “I don’t know what’s gonna happen next, but I love you guys to death.” No one knows what the future holds for this trio, because that game against the Phoenix Suns might have been the last for the Golden State Warriors’ head coach.

Now, Draymond shared his true feelings while speaking on his podcast. “I hope he’s our coach next year. I also hope I’m on this team next year. We also don’t know that, which we’ll get into. But I don’t know, man. It felt like that was it. It really felt like that was it. Is it? I don’t know. Like I said, I hope not. But for some reason, it just felt like that was it. And man, if it was, what a run it’s been.”

When Kerr arrived in 2014, he elevated Green to a starting role and made him the Warriors’ defensive and emotional anchor. Under his guidance, Green evolved into the pulse of the dynasty, a four-time NBA Champion who thrived in controlled chaos. Kerr struck a rare balance, tightening the leash when needed, then trusting Green to unleash his fire. As a result, that raw intensity transformed into a weapon, powering the Dubs’ identity instead of disrupting it.

“So lucky to have had, for 12 years, Steve as my coach. All the things that, like it’s no mistake that the same people in the NBA win over and over again. It’s no mistake that Steve Kerr has won the way he’s won. This guy knows so much about winning,” Draymond Green said. “He taught me so much, little nuances and different things about winning, that I’ve been a winner my whole life. But he taught me so many things about winning that quickly showed me it’s not a mistake.”

For Green, one thing measured that contribution: winning. Kerr’s career record of 604-353 with the Warriors, including a 104-48 mark in the playoffs, is the ultimate proof of his value.

“Steve Kerr is a winner,” Green said. “The things that he taught me about winning, I’ll forever be grateful. There’s a know-how that comes with winning, and Steve just knows how. He taught us too and gave us the ability to know how to do it. So, man, I hope it’s not the end.”

As much as Green hopes that it’s not the end for Kerr, no one knows what’s about to happen this offseason. Reports say that the Golden State Warriors‘ front office is going to do something transformational this summer, and it will begin with deciding Kerr’s future.

Steve Kerr’s uncertain future

According to Ramona Shelburne and Anthony Slater, the 60-year-old coach has set a tight one-to-two-week window, syncing perfectly with the front office’s sense of urgency. Meanwhile, leadership is trying to strike a balance, giving Kerr breathing room while the clock ticks loudly. However, bigger decisions loom. Roster tweaks and strategic calls are on hold. Everything remains on edge until Kerr’s future is settled.

If the Warriors’ head coach stays, expect quiet but sharp changes. First, the coaching staff could be reshuffled. Then, the system may evolve, adding layers and unpredictability on offense. Moreover, possession control becomes the obsession because that’s the modern NBA currency. Internally, there’s unease too. The reliance on three-point variance has raised eyebrows, so a recalibration could be on the table.

However, if Steve walks away, the search expands fast. The front office may even scan college benches. Still, pairing a rookie coach with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler carries risk, especially as the title window tightens. Consequently, this decision could trigger something bigger, hinting at a deeper organizational reset.

While Green holds out hope, his own words betray a sense of finality. The Warriors now face a franchise-altering decision: rebuild the dynasty around a familiar face, or begin a new, uncertain era without the architect who defined their greatest successes.