Some Golden State Warriors fans are starting to feel like the team needs to fire longtime head coach Steve Kerr, especially after his latest comments.
Kerr shared a polarizing take this week during his appearance on “The Tom Tolbert Show” about where he feels the Warriors are as an organization. In Kerr’s eyes, anyone who believes Golden State is a true title contender is being unrealistic.
“The key there is, where are we right now, organizationally? … We know we’re not where we were five, six years ago. But we did win a championship three years ago,” Kerr said. “That felt like a post-glory years title. We weren’t quite ourselves, but we were good enough to give ourselves a swing at the plate. Everything fell our direction. We went and got a ring. That was pretty cool.
“… I just don’t want anybody to think that we’re all delusional and thinking we should be competing for titles year in and year out with San Antonio and Oklahoma City the next few years. That’s not realistic.”
Kerr’s comments rubbed several Warriors fans the wrong way. Many folks on social media called for Kerr’s immediate firing, given the veteran coach’s current view of the team.
Fire Nicholas Kerr’s father, NOW! What kind of mentality is this lmao
— sudarshan (@ItzSuds) January 3, 2026
Steve Kerr deserves to get fired. No coach should say this when you have Stephen Curry on your team. #FireKerr https://t.co/UTjUN8XGea
— Guzz (@cguzzle) January 3, 2026
Fire him. The fans have not given up on Steph. Now if the front office can make 2 moves we are in business. Clear JK, Moody, Podz and Hield and maybe Draymond. Along with 1st round picks (not like the FO does any good with them lately) and get a play making wing and center.
— John Lane (@JohnDLaneIV) January 2, 2026
Kerr speaks the truth that the Warriors are no longer the world-beaters they once were when Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson were still torching the nets at Oracle Arena. However, Steph Curry remains a top-10 player in the NBA even at 37 years old. Through 25 games this season, Curry has averaged 28.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and a league-best 4.8 made threes per contest.
Fans understandably believe that with Curry still playing at an All-NBA level, the Warriors always have a chance to compete for a title. With the way Kerr is talking about the present team like they’re also-rans, it’s no surprise some want Joe Lacob to make a change.
