The Golden State Warriors have cemented themselves as one of the most prominent franchises in recent NBA history, defined by their dynasty and dominance in the modern era. At the heart of this success stand two pivotal figures in the franchise’s story: head coach Steve Kerr and superstar guard Stephen Curry. Together, they have been the unquestioned leaders behind the Warriors’ achievements.
Steve Kerr did not hold back when speaking about just how transformative it has been to have All-Star Stephen Curry as the cornerstone of his roster over the past 11 NBA seasons. As Curry prepares for the 2025-26 campaign, Kerr reflected on just how much the two-time MVP has shaped his career on the sidelines. After winning five championships as a player, Kerr was appointed head coach of the Warriors in 2014, inheriting a team with untapped potential.
He led the Warriors to four championships between 2015 and 2022, overseeing the NBA’s most recent dynasty. Looking back, Kerr in a recent appearance in the Glue Guys Podcast, admitted that working with Curry permanently altered his path within the organization.
“If I didn’t have Steph, I would’ve been like every other NBA coach and lasted a few years, and then gone somewhere else, and coached somewhere else,” Kerr said. “So, I’m incredibly lucky to have this partnership with Steph, and he provides this stability and continuity with the organization that just makes everybody’s job easier.”
During Kerr’s tenure, Curry claimed back-to-back league MVP honors in 2015 and 2016, won scoring titles in 2016 and 2021, and captured the Finals MVP award in 2022. Now, as the future Hall of Famer enters his 17th NBA season, he remains the centerpiece of a Warriors squad that continues to compete at the highest level.
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Beyond the accolades, Kerr and Curry have brought out the best in each other. Kerr built a system designed to maximize Curry’s greatest strength—his long-range shooting—while Curry responded with relentless dedication to mastering that skill. The result has been a style of play that revolutionized the NBA and cemented Curry as the greatest shooter in basketball history.
Critics often argue that Curry could not have won championships without superteams surrounding him. But the question remains: would those so-called superteams have captured titles without Curry? While the answer may never be known, his influence on every championship run the Warriors have enjoyed is undeniable.
In the end, the partnership between Steve Kerr and Stephen Curry stands as one of the defining relationships in modern sports. Together, they transformed the Warriors into a global brand, reshaped how the game is played, and created a legacy that will be studied, debated, and celebrated for years to come.
