Following the Golden State Warriors' season-ending 125-118 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the NBA play-in tournament on Friday, April 18, 2026, head coach Steve Kerr shared an emotional moment with his veteran leaders. In a post-game huddle captured on video, Kerr addressed Steph Curry and Draymond Green, the last remaining players from the team's championship core.
"I just want to say thank you for everything you've done," Kerr was heard saying in the video, which circulated widely on social media. "You guys have given so much to this organization, to me personally. I'm so proud to coach you." The loss at the Footprint Center in Phoenix officially eliminated the Warriors from playoff contention for the second consecutive season.
The moment highlighted the potential end of an era, as Curry and Green are the final players from the Warriors' four-title dynasty that began in 2015. Both players are under contract for the 2026-27 season, but the team's future direction is a major offseason question. The Warriors finished the regular season with a 42-40 record, securing the 10th seed in the Western Conference.
Kerr, who has coached the team since 2014, emphasized his personal gratitude to the duo. "It's been an incredible run," he added in the huddle. The emotional scene resonated with fans, marking a poignant conclusion to a challenging season for the franchise.
