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Steve Kerr opens up about the beauty in chasing one last Warriors title
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- Steve Kerr opens up about the beauty in chasing one last Warriors title
Every team in the NBA has one goal in mind: to win the Larry O'Brien trophy. And as a franchise that's hanging on to the last threads of their dynasty, the Golden State Warriors are no different. However, this season has been challenging for the team, with injuries and chemistry issues plaguing them from the start.
Despite these struggles, head coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic and recognizes the beauty in the team's journey this season. In an interview with Zena Keita on The Athletic Show, Kerr talks about how every roadblock on their path only makes every victory more meaningful.
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One last push
The Warriors used to be an unstoppable force, crushing every team that stood in their way. Aside from setting the record for most wins in a single season, they also went on a memorable run to the title in 2017, losing only one game in the entire postseason. However, those times have long passed.
With roster changes and Father Time doing what he does to the team's sentinels, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green , it's safe to say the Warriors have become just one of the many teams that are trying to catch up to the present-day powerhouses in the West — the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets .
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Kerr knows that excellence in the Association will always be determined by the number of championship rings a team has. And with their current roster, he understands that the Warriors' chances of adding another one to their collection are remote. However, instead of lamenting the potholes on their path, he's focusing on celebrating the fact that they're still pushing for one last run.
"I think it's the attempt when you're in it that is the most important thing. Obviously, we all, you know, ring culture, we all focus on who won, but there is something beautiful in the fight, in the quest," Kerr explained . "And because we love it so much, because we love what we do, there really is a beauty in the journey to hang in there and maybe reach the top of the mountain one more time."
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Kerr knows their chances of winning it all are slim
Although Curry continues to be one of the league's most lethal offensive weapons, averaging 28.7 points, the other Warriors have underwhelmed. Green has more turnovers than field goals, Jimmy Butler hasn't been as assertive as he was late last season, and young players like Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga haven't delivered as expected.
As much of an optimist as Kerr is, he also doesn't hesitate to look right at the picture in front of him. And as far as a title is concerned, he knows their roster may have trouble stacking up against the powerhouse teams in the league. However, it doesn't mean they'll stop trying.
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"Chances are we won't," Kerr shared, referring to them winning it all. "Like we are not, you know, we're not a favorite to do it. But if we don't and we still gave it the effort and had this experience together, that's worth a lot. But we all know inside what that journey means to us."
The Warriors hope to give the old guard enough support to see them ride off into the sunset on a victorious note. So far, this season has been an enormous struggle to string together terrific performances. But as Kerr noted, they're in it for the long run and relishing every step, good or bad.
This story was originally published by Basketball Network on Dec 25, 2025, where it first appeared in the Latest News section. Add Basketball Network as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
