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An ESPN report at the end of June said the
sides were finalizing an extension to make Kerr one of the NBA's
highest-paid coaches.
"We're excited to have Steve under contract and poised to lead
our team for the next several years," said president of
basketball operations/general manager Bob Myers. "Under his
guidance, we've been fortunate enough to win three NBA titles in
four years and his ability to thrive in all facets of his job is
certainly a primary reason for our success. He's a terrific
coach, but more importantly an incredible human being."
Kerr, 52, just finished the fourth year of a five-year, $25
million contract he signed when he joined the Warriors in 2014.
The team has gone 265-63 in his four seasons at the helm, making
four trips to the NBA Finals and winning three titles.
Kerr has battled health issues that have forced him to miss
games over the past few seasons, including the first 43 of the
2015-16 season when he was dealing with a serious back injury.
But he and the Warriors' front office said previously they
expected a new deal to get done quickly.
Salaries of NBA head coaches are not generally made public, but
Doc Rivers' previous contract reportedly averaged eight figures
annually, before he signed an extension with the Los Angeles
Clippers in May.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is believed to make
around $11 million annually.
--Field Level Media
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